Ben Londergan Joins Simplex Trading as MD

Key Highlights:

  • Simplex Trading appoints Ben Londergan as Managing Director of Strategic Business Development

  • Londergan to expand partnerships and core business into new products and geographies

  • Londergan brings extensive experience from Optios Inc., Belvedere Trading, PEAK6, LiquidPoint, and Group One Trading

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes

“Simplex Trading is excited to continue growing our business with Ben’s help. I’ve known and worked with Ben for many years and seen that he has the skills and expertise needed to expand Simplex in new directions.”

Erik Swanson, CEO at Simplex Trading

“Simplex Trading has seen significant growth over the past 10 years, but there are some areas we can still target. Simplex Trading has excelled at building a business the right way, and this has been evident in the speed and scale of their growth over the last decade. Finding a role where I could wear multiple hats, and contribute in multiple ways, feels like a perfect fit.”

Ben Londergan, Managing Director of Strategic Business Development at Simplex Trading

Our Take:

The appointment of Ben Londergan as Managing Director of Strategic Business Development at Simplex Trading marks a significant step forward for the company. With his extensive experience in high-level roles at prominent trading firms such as Optios Inc., Belvedere Trading, PEAK6, LiquidPoint, and Group One Trading, Londergan brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight. His proven track record in expanding business partnerships and market ecosystems is expected to drive Simplex Trading's growth into new products and geographies, reinforcing the firm's position as a leader in the proprietary trading and market-making industry.