Turquoise, the pan-European MTF, has appointed Robert Barnes as its new CEO.
Barnes has extensive industry experience and market knowledge having formerly been CEO of UBS MTF and a managing director, equities, at UBS.
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In his new role, Barnes will help further develop Turquoise’s growing equities platform.
Subject to final FCA approval, Barnes is expected to take up his new role in the coming weeks, replacing current CEO, Natan Tiefenbrun who will be leaving the company.
Barnes has served as Chairman, 2004-2009, of the Securities Trading Committee of the London Investment Banking Association and participated on a wide range of key advisory and policy groups within the financial services sector.
David Lester, chairman of Turquoise Holdings, said: "Robert is a highly regarded senior executive, with extensive industry and market experience and expertise. His skills and knowledge will be of immense value to Turquoise and to the wider Group.
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