MEX Exchange, the institutional electronic trading platform of MultiBank Group, has announced two senior leadership appointments, with David Ogg promoted to Vice Chairman and Brian Andreyko promoted to Chief Executive Officer. The appointments strengthen the company’s leadership as it advances the development of its institutional electronic trading platform.

MEX Exchange, the institutional electronic trading platform of MultiBank Group, has announced two senior leadership appointments, with David Ogg promoted to Vice Chairman and Brian Andreyko promoted to Chief Executive Officer.

David Ogg brings more than four decades of experience in foreign exchange trading and trading technology and is widely recognised within the institutional FX industry as the “Father of the ECN.” He founded HotspotFX in 1999, the first institutional FX electronic communications network, before going on to establish LavaFX and Ogg Trading. His career has also included senior roles at Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers, HSBC and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, as well as work with Bloomberg and Citibank on institutional FX trading solutions. He has been inducted into the Profit & Loss Hall of Fame.

Commenting on his appointment, David Ogg, Vice Chairman of MEX Exchange, said: “Institutional FX has evolved considerably over the past several decades, but there remains significant scope for innovation in how liquidity is accessed, matched and executed. At MEX Exchange, our focus is on combining deep market expertise with advanced technology to build an institutional trading venue that addresses the evolving requirements of market participants globally. I look forward to supporting the company’s strategic direction in my new role as Vice Chairman.”

Brian Andreyko brings over 30 years of experience in financial technology and institutional markets, with a track record of building, scaling and leading electronic trading businesses. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff at Currenex, and as Executive Vice President and Head of EBS at ICAP. He also served as CEO of MakoFX/Liquidity Pool and Chief Business Officer at TradAir, both of which were subsequently acquired.

Brian Andreyko, CEO of MEX Exchange, said: “MEX Exchange has a clear opportunity to bring a differentiated proposition to the institutional trading market. My priority as CEO will be to translate our technology and market expertise into a scalable platform that delivers speed, efficiency and a strong execution experience bringing together Emerging Market and Global participants. I look forward to working closely with David and the wider team as we move into the next stage of the company’s growth.”

The appointments form part of MEX Exchange’s continued investment in its leadership and institutional capabilities, supporting its ambition to expand its presence across global electronic trading markets.