PRESS RELEASE: London, 5th March, 12:00 p.m.: Exberry, a leading provider of exchange-grade trading technology, announces the appointment of Magnus Almqvist as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, which brings Almqvist’s strategic vision and deep market structure expertise to the leadership role, reinforces Exberry’s commitment to equipping financial trading venues with the tools to launch and modernise markets through its proven combination of enterprise-grade performance and technological agility.
This appointment marks a significant milestone for Exberry as it continues to strengthen its presence in the exchange technology sector. With a strong foundation in delivering high-performance trading infrastructure, Exberry enables exchanges to capitalize on emerging opportunities while maintaining the reliability and resilience required in today’s dynamic financial landscape. The company’s proven combination of enterprise-grade performance and technological agility ensures that trading venues can swiftly adapt to evolving regulatory requirements and market demands.
A Visionary Leader with Deep Industry Expertise
Magnus Almqvist brings over 25 years of experience in trading technology, business leadership, sales, and financial compliance. Having served as Exberry’s Head of Sales since 2020, he has played a crucial role in shaping the company’s growth strategy and supporting trading venues in their market development journeys. His deep understanding of exchange infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and market structure uniquely positions him to lead Exberry’s next wave of innovation.
Prior to joining Exberry, Almqvist held leadership positions at several renowned financial technology firms. At Aquis Exchange PLC, he served as Head of Technology Sales, driving business development initiatives and fostering relationships with global trading venues. His tenure at SunGard and FIS saw him specializing in surveillance systems, helping financial institutions enhance their compliance capabilities and operational efficiency. Almqvist’s diverse background in exchange technology and regulatory frameworks makes him an invaluable asset to Exberry as it accelerates its product evolution and market expansion.
Strategic Growth and Innovation in Exchange Technology
Commenting on his appointment, Magnus Almqvist, CEO of Exberry, said:
“This is an inspiring time to take the helm at Exberry. Our talented team has built exceptional technology that gives exchanges the tools they need to succeed in today’s dynamic markets. I look forward to steering Exberry through its next chapter of growth, ensuring our clients can confidently expand their business while meeting the highest standards of market performance.”
Exberry’s innovative approach to exchange technology is transforming the way trading venues operate. Its cloud-agnostic Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform empowers exchanges to launch new markets in a matter of days—without compromising on performance, scalability, or security. The company’s API-first architecture facilitates seamless integration with existing infrastructure, allowing exchanges to modernize gradually while ensuring uninterrupted business continuity.
Supported by the backing of OM2 Group, Exberry is poised to accelerate its advancements in exchange technology, focusing on building solutions that cater to both traditional and emerging asset classes. With an asset-agnostic architecture, Exberry’s platform can support any type of asset, from equities and commodities to digital assets and tokenized securities, offering unparalleled flexibility for market operators looking to diversify their offerings.
Driving the Future of Trading Infrastructure
The financial markets are undergoing a rapid transformation, with technology playing an increasingly critical role in enabling efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. Exberry’s mission is to provide trading venues with the infrastructure they need to remain competitive in this evolving landscape. By offering high-performance, low-latency solutions that can be deployed in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments, Exberry ensures that exchanges can scale effortlessly, from micro-markets to high-volume trading venues, without the need for costly infrastructure upgrades.
As the new CEO, Almqvist’s leadership will focus on further enhancing Exberry’s capabilities, fostering industry partnerships, and expanding the company’s global footprint. With his extensive experience and strategic vision, Exberry is well-positioned to redefine exchange technology, enabling financial institutions to innovate with confidence.
About Exberry
Exberry accelerates financial trading exchanges’ ability to launch and modernize markets with speed and confidence. Our exchange-grade platform delivers the performance and reliability required for traditional markets while providing the agility to capture new opportunities.
The platform enables exchanges to launch new markets in days through our cloud-agnostic SaaS solution while maintaining zero-downtime implementation. Our API-first architecture ensures seamless integration with existing infrastructure, allowing for gradual modernization while maintaining business continuity.
Exberry’s asset-agnostic architecture supports any asset class, enabling customization while maintaining exchange-grade performance. The platform can be deployed in any environment—cloud, on-premises, or hybrid—scaling from micro-markets to high-volume trading without infrastructure upgrades.
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