Options Technology Promotes Laura McCann to Chief Financial Officer

London & New York & Hong Kong - Options Technology, the leading Capital Markets services provider, has announced the promotion of Laura McCann to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This appointment comes as Jon Lambert, who has served as CFO since January 2016, transitions to Senior Vice President (SVP) of Corporate Development, focusing on the firm's partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.

Laura has been with Options since 2016, holding the position of VP Corporate Controller. During her time with the company, she has made significant contributions to the firm's financial planning and analysis functions. Prior to joining Options, Laura worked in pivotal roles at NYSE Euronext and Vela Trading, gaining valuable experience in the fintech sector.

Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options, expressed his confidence in Laura's promotion, stating that it is part of the long-term strategy to build a world-class finance team in Belfast. He highlighted the consolidation of finance teams into one high-functioning team as a way to scale the business in the coming years.

Laura also shared her excitement about the promotion, acknowledging the experience and opportunities she has had during her time at Options. She mentioned her involvement in three acquisitions and two major private equity investments, which provided unique international exposure for the finance team based in Belfast.

Jon Lambert, the outgoing CFO, expressed his excitement about transitioning to a new role as the succession plan evolves. He emphasized his support for Laura and the expanded finance team, expressing his commitment to working with them as the business moves to the next level.

Laura's promotion is the latest in a series of senior leadership appointments at Options. The company has recently appointed Terry Hughes as Chief Marketing Officer, Micah Kroeze as Chief Product Officer, Marlena Efstratopoulou as Chief Risk Officer, Christy O'Kane as SVP, Global Head of Delivery, and Larry Leibowitz to the firm's Board of Advisors. These appointments reflect Options' continued growth and expansion in the industry.

This news comes on the heels of Options' announcement of 200 new jobs in Belfast and the celebration of the company's 30-year milestone. The investment from Abry Partners in 2019 has played a significant role in the company's growth strategy, allowing for further investment in technology platforms and expansion into key financial centers globally.

Options Technology is the leading provider of IT infrastructure to global Capital Markets firms. With over 550 clients worldwide, including investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms, Options offers high-performance managed trading infrastructure and cloud-enabled managed services. The company has offices in New York, Toronto, London, and other key cities, providing on-site and remote support for its customers.

For more information about Options Technology, visit their website at www.options-it.com or follow them on Twitter at @Options_IT.