Atrium Network, provider of smarter connectivity for the financial community, announced today the appointment of Kirsten English as Non-Executive Board Director.
Atrium Network provides client and industry connectivity via its extranet services (a single point of contact to exchanges, MTFs, clearing houses, CSDs and market data providers), dealer desk trading technology and corporate technology (internet and intranet solutions). Clients benefit from fast, robust, secure, easy to install, scalable and price competitive services.
Commenting on the appointment, Emmanuel Carjat, Chief Executive of Atrium Network, said: "We are delighted to welcome Kirsten to the Board of Atrium Network. Kirsten brings considerable senior executive experience and a specialist background in data, transactions and connectivity. I very much look forward to working with Kirsten and welcome her input and guidance as Atrium Network continues to grow."
"'The marketplace is ripe for the services Atrium Network offers," added Ms. English. "Today's business, fuelled by the emergence of new ways of trading such as MTFs in Europe, means a strong demand for the fast and diverse connectivity between buy and sell-side firms. Institutions are looking for not only speed and cost advantage but also security and diversity. I am pleased to be able to offer my experience to help shape the future for both Atrium Network and its participants."
Kirsten English is an accomplished Global Financial Services executive, whose experience as CEO, General Manager and Entrepreneur includes FTSE 100, NASDAQ, Private Equity, international and start-up businesses. She joins Atrium Network while continuing her role as CEO of Grenfell PAI. Prior to joining Grenfell PAI, Kirsten worked for two years with Warburg Pincus as Entrepreneur identifying acquisitions and working to develop the businesses of FinTech Services portfolio companies. Kirsten worked on the planning and launch of Radianz and spent four years there as General Manager from 2001 until 2005 when the company was bought by BT. Post acquisition she was responsible for developing the Strategy for BT's Global Financial Services unit.