Options Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura McCann as the Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. McCann will be succeeding Jon Lambert, who has held the position of CFO since January 2016. Lambert will now be transitioning to the role of Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, where he will focus on the firm’s partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
Our President and CEO, Danny Moore, has expressed his confidence in McCann’s abilities, stating, “Laura’s promotion to CFO is the next stage in our long-term strategy of building a world-class finance team servicing the global business from our Belfast office.”
Moore also acknowledged the significant contributions made by Jon Lambert and spoke about the company’s vision. “Back in 2016, Jon took on the challenge of laying the groundwork for that vision. Laura has been an integral part of the strategy from day one.”
Moore further explained the company’s strategy, stating, “Like many global companies, we had a patchwork of finance teams spread around the world, including larger teams in London, New York, and Chicago. Consolidating that footprint into one high-functioning team, all sitting together in Belfast, provides the platform to scale as the business continues to grow over the next five years.”
In line with its plans for expansion and growth, Options Technology revealed its intention to create 200 new jobs in Belfast over the next three years. The company, which provides cloud-enabled managed services to the global financial sector, boasts a prestigious clientele including all 30 of the top global banks.
McCann, who has been with Options since 2016, previously held the position of VP Corporate Controller. Prior to joining Options, she gained extensive experience in the FinTech sector through pivotal roles at NYSE Euronext and Vela Trading.
Speaking about her journey with the company, McCann expressed her enthusiasm, “Working with Jon and the team on the journey over the last seven years has been a terrific experience. We’ve been integral to three acquisitions, most recently the purchase and integration of Fixnetix and Activ Financial.”
She also highlighted the significant role the finance team has played in supporting the business through major private equity investments, providing unique international business exposure for a Belfast-based finance team.
McCann’s promotion to CFO follows a series of key senior leadership appointments at Options, including 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.
In December 2019, Options received investment from Boston-based private equity firm, Abry Partners, to bolster its growth strategy and further develop its technology platform. Established in 1993 as a hedge fund technology services provider, Options Technology now caters to a diverse client base including leading global investment banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and more.
McCann’s appointment as CFO signifies a significant milestone for Options Technology as the company continues to strengthen its position in the global financial sector. Her extensive experience and proven track record make her a valuable asset to the firm as it embarks on its next phase of growth and innovation.
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