Managed services and capital markets solutions provider Options has tapped former NYSE Technologies executive Stephen Morrow as its newest SVP, Global Head of Account Management, according to a recent Options statement.
Mr. Morrow’s new responsibilities at Options as the SVP, Global Head of Account Management are manifold, having now been tasked with overseeing and managing key accounts as well as the buy and sell side of global operations. Furthermore, he will also be bolstering a management team and propagating a new strategy in hopes of extending the firm’s exposure and capabilities.
Mr. Morrow joins Options after working in a variety of senior level roles across a plethora of financial services companies. These include CEO at WorldDesk, Managing Director at Lough Shore Investments, and Vice President/Managing Director at NYSE Euronext.
According to Options CEO, Nigel Kneafsey in a recent statement on the appointment, "Stephen is a fantastic addition to the Options team and brings with him a wealth of experience in global account management with both NYSE and Wombat. The past 18 months or so has seen Options make some fantastic new customer acquisitions and the resulting customer deployments, many of which have seen the team face some very complex engineering challenges, have proved exceptional successful. Stephen will help us capitalize on these achievements and ensure the continued success of these key accounts."
"Options' very unique offering is built, first and foremost, on the continued and consistent delivery of service excellence to clients, both small and large. Options are delivering a truly world-class platform and in a sector where industry trends, regulatory hassles and economic factors are placing huge demands on clients. My focus will be to build on the firm's current approach and enhance the ability of our clients to navigate these issues by developing an account management strategy that underpins an already fantastic product offering. I look forward to working with Nigel and the team, and the ever-increasing number of firms leveraging the Options platform,” added Mr. Morrow in an accompanying statement.
