Meet the Team
Get to know our leaders.
Keith Todd
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Software-as-a-Service is integral to Keith Todd’s DNA. Roughly half of his 40-year career has focused on SaaS, spanning global technology businesses from publicly listed and large multinational companies to start-ups.
As TT’s CEO, Keith oversees day-to-day operations, driving the firm’s global growth strategy and execution.
Prior to TT, Keith served as CEO and Executive Chairman of KRM22. He was Executive Chairman and CEO of FFastFill, a global derivatives SaaS provider acquired by ION Group, and Executive Chairman of ION Agency Trading. His career also includes leadership positions with Marconi Defense Group and ICL plc, among others. He was also Chairman of the UK Broadband Stakeholder Group.
Keith was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) by the Queen of England for his services to the telecommunications industry. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA).
Jonathan Ferreira
VP Head of Sales - North Asia/Australia & New Zealand (ANZ)
Jono uses his industry expertise and passion for different cultures to form strong partnerships and exceptional user experiences.
As VP Head of Sales - North Asia/ANZ, Jono identifies growth opportunities by understanding clients needs and providing tailored solutions that improve operational efficiency.
Prior to TT, Jono worked in trading, clearing and settlement operations at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Jono received a diploma in e-Business from Spherion.
Elise Fleischaker
EVP Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Elise has spent her career helping technology companies drive awareness, pipeline and revenue growth through marketing.
As EVP Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, she leads TT’s global marketing and communications organization. Her responsibilities include brand management, corporate and marketing communications, go-to-market strategies and demand generation.
Prior to joining TT in 2003, Elise was with Ketchum/Corporate Technology Communications, Datamax Corporation and Zebra Technologies. She also served two terms on the Illinois Technology Association Board of Directors.
Elise received her undergraduate degree in public affairs and mass communications from Indiana University.
Nick Garrow
EVP Chief Revenue Officer & Head of EMEA
Nick Garrow has spent more than two decades driving global technological and operational transformation in capital markets and prime brokerage.
As EVP Chief Revenue Officer & Head of EMEA, Nick oversees global sales, product marketing and EMEA business operations. Previously, as EVP Multi-Asset & Buy Side, he led TT’s expansion into new asset classes beyond exchange-traded derivatives and a range of new services for the buy-side community.
Prior to TT, Nick held various executive positions at Societe Generale (SG) Prime Services, including Global Head of IT and Operations and Global Head of Cross-asset Technology. His career has also included other senior technology transformation and sales roles with Newedge, Calyon Financial, Patsystems and the French futures exchange MATIF (now Euronext).
Nick received his undergraduate degree in economics and geography from the University of Portsmouth and conducted post-graduate studies in international marketing at Buckinghamshire College.
Alun Green
EVP Managing Director, Futures & Options
Alun is a dynamic and competitive leader who excels at crafting products tailored to clients’ needs.
As EVP Managing Director, Futures & Options, Alun is laser-focused on continually strengthening TT’s leadership position in listed derivatives.
Previous to TT, Alun held critical roles in derivatives utility, post-trade derivatives and securities at Fidelity Information Services (FIS) and SunGard (acquired by FIS).
Alun received master’s degrees in mathematics from the University of Oxford and Queen Mary University of London.
Chris Heffernan
EVP Managing Director, Fixed Income
Chris is a trendsetter in the fast-paced fixed income industry, driven by a passion for building businesses and products.
As EVP Managing Director, Fixed Income, Chris heads TT's global fixed income business with a focus on delivering cutting-edge EMS technology for both sellside and buyside clients.
Prior to joining TT, Chris spent over 20 years in fixed income, with sales trading and business development roles at Flow Traders, SumRidge Partners and Morgan Stanley.
Chris received his undergraduate degree in finance from Villanova University.
Justin Llewellyn-Jones
EVP Chief Operating Officer
Justin's competitive spirit and drive to win have fueled his success in fintech and financial services.
As COO, Justin leads TT’s market-facing business to drive multi-asset growth across six lines of business including Futures & Options, Fixed Income, FX, Quantitative Trading Solutions, Compliance, and Data & Analytics.
Prior to joining TT, Justin served in multiple leadership roles at Broadridge, ION and Fidessa (acquired by ION).
Justin received a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Manchester and a master’s degree in computer science from Cardiff University.
Roger Mills
EVP Chief Financial Officer
Roger Mills has a passion for detail that has driven him throughout his entire career in finance.
As EVP Chief Financial Officer, Roger is responsible for all aspects of Trading Technologies’ financial operations and venture investments. Previously, Roger served as EVP Finance and oversaw global financial reporting, planning, taxation, treasury and procurement. Prior to that, Roger served as the company’s controller.
A Certified Public Accountant, Roger has worked in financial positions with privately and publicly held companies, including HealthStar and Oxford Health Plans.
Roger, who is a native of South Africa, received his MBA and undergraduate degree in International Business from the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
Katie Montague
VP Head of Sales - EMEA
Katie firmly believes that teamwork is the foundation for customer satisfaction.
Katie paves the way for new business and revenue growth by cultivating client trust and strong relationships. As VP Head of Sales - EMEA, she leads TT’s sales teams covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Katie held multiple roles at TT London before assuming her current position. Prior to TT, she worked at NYSE Liffe, now the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).
She received a modern languages and business studies degree from Nottingham Trent University.
Ted Morgan
EVP Managing Director, Compliance
Ted is passionate about building world-class software that identifies and guards against risky or illegal trading behaviors.
As EVP Managing Director, Compliance, Ted leads TT's surveillance and regulatory reporting business, delivering advanced technologies to fend off illegal trading activities.
Before joining TT through the Abel Noser Solutions acquisition, Ted was the firm’s Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this, Ted worked at Accenture supporting some of their largest capital markets clients.
Ted holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University.
Alice Pocklington
EVP Head of APAC
Though she began her capital markets career in London, Alice’s roots have been planted in Asia for more than a decade.
Alice is an expert at defining business strategies to drive growth and building collaborative working environments across teams. As EVP Head of APAC based in Singapore, she oversees TT’s commercial efforts, business operations and staff throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Prior to TT, Alice gained broad experience with several capital markets technology companies, including FIS and, more recently, KRM22.
Alice earned her degree from The Queen’s College University of Oxford.
Mike Ryan
EVP Chief Legal Officer
Mike Ryan has critical expertise in intellectual property and software agreements and contracts while understanding the needs of the business.
As EVP Chief Legal Officer, Mike is responsible for all legal matters affecting the corporation, including licensing, service and hosting agreements, consulting agreements, employment, property leasing and vendor contracts. In addition to his legal responsibilities, Mike manages TT’s Contract Management and Facilities departments.
Before joining TT, Mike was an attorney at Oppenheimer, Wolff and Donnelly, where he was a member of the insurance and general litigation departments.
Mike is a graduate of Kalamazoo College and DePaul University College of Law.
Jason Shaffer
EVP Chief Platform Officer & Head of Americas
Jason builds product solutions with learned insight and a dedicated focus on the trader.
As EVP Chief Platform Officer & Head of Americas, Jason leads TT's global engineering, product management, services and infrastructure teams. He also spearheads the strategy for new product development, product integration and customer experience for client-centric solutions, and he oversees business operations throughout the Americas.
Previously, he served as Chief Technology Officer and Line of Business manager for execution services. He first joined TT to lead a group within TT's in-house trading entity focused on algorithmic commodity trading.
Jason received his undergraduate degree in computer science engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Shridhar Sheth
Head of India
Shridhar combines an innovative approach to conquering tough software challenges with an ability to assemble top-notch teams.
As Head of India, Shridhar manages the business operations and teams in TT’s Ahmedabad and Pune offices.
Previously, Shridhar spearheaded TT’s entry into India by establishing a software development center in Pune. In addition, he was instrumental in developing the TT platform.
Shridhar received his undergraduate degree in computer engineering from Sardar Patel University and a master’s degree in computer science from DePaul University.
Joe Signorelli
EVP Managing Director, Quantitative Trading Solutions (QTS)
Joe’s vast expertise in quantitative trading inspires clients to use automated trade execution products.
As EVP Managing Director, Quantitative Trading Solutions (QTS), Joe is the driving force behind TT's strategy for quantitative trading products. He oversees the implementation of algo solutions across TT's diverse range of multi-asset products.
Before TT, Joe founded RCM-X, which TT acquired in 2022. Before RCM-X, he worked at Wedbusch Securities and Lime Brokerage.
Joe sits on the Masters of Financial Engineering Advisory Boards at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of California Los Angeles.
Tomo Tokuyama
EVP Managing Director, FX
Tomo is passionate about people, processes, technology and shaping the future of capital markets trading.
As EVP Managing Director, FX, Tomo is focused on building an FX offering that will be mutually beneficial for all the stakeholders within the FX ecosystem.
Before joining TT, Tomo was head of trading at First Quadrant, LLC where he managed the trading team and all trading-related activities across all assets. Prior to that, he worked at Goldman Sachs in both Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Tomo has been a frequent speaker at FX and financial services events and has served on advisory boards for Best X, FX Connect, FX Hive and TradeTech FX conferences. He holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University).
Melissa Waitz
EVP Chief Transformation Officer
Melissa focuses on optimizing the effectiveness of the organization and developing the capabilities of teams and people to serve customers into the future.
As EVP Chief Transformation Officer, Melissa leads the development of process and operational excellence, project management, people development, internal technology systems and strategic acquisition integrations.
She has held various management positions at TT, leading product and engineering project management teams, service delivery and support, and serving as Chief of Staff.
Prior to TT, she was a Consultant at Accenture in financial services and healthcare.
Melissa has an undergraduate degree in business administration from Loyola University of Chicago.
Peter Weiler
EVP Managing Director, Data & Analytics
Peter understands the critical role of data and analytics in making smarter, well-informed trading decisions.
As EVP Managing Director, Data & Analytics, Peter leads TT’s multi-asset data strategy. He focuses on optimizing data sets to minimize costs and enhance clients’ performance in financial markets.
Prior to joining TT through the Abel Noser Solutions acquisition, Peter was the firm’s CEO. Before ANS, he was a partner at The Equinox Fund, a trader at The Broad Street Fund and worked at Abelow Ihasz, all New York-based hedge funds. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct professor at the Pension Institute at George Washington University.
Peter received a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University.
