Sterling Trading Tech Continues 2023 Restructuring of Executive Leadership, Names Brendan O’Sullivan Chief Operating Officer

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Trading Tech (STT), a leading provider of proprietary order management systems, risk and margin solutions, and trading platforms for the capital markets worldwide, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Brendan O’Sullivan as Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for leading STT’s operational management through its upcoming phase of maturity.

This announcement follows previous strategic announcements of Jennifer Nayar appointed as CEO last year and Keith Cacciola as Chief Customer Officer at the beginning of 2023.

Brendan’s appointment is critical as Sterling continues its growth via the restructuring of and expansion in products, technology, client segments, asset classes, and global reach. Rapid achievement of these plans requires operational resources. Using his experience and expertise, Brendan will architect and orchestrate implementation of the plans, while migrating current operations.

“Brendan brings broad experience and deep operational expertise, and the COO position is now essential to our executive leadership as we grow Sterling,” said Sterling Trading Tech President & CEO, Jen Nayar. “Given the range of initiatives currently underway and planned for the near term, he will bring focus and discipline to current activity, with an eye towards building the infrastructure for future initiatives. Both clients and the industry will benefit from these initiatives, additional announcements to come in Q3.”

Prior to joining STT, Brendan served as the Global Head of Managed Services at Vela (now Exegy), where he led a team of engineers in software deployment, change management and global market data. Before Vela, he was Managing Director of Managed Services at NYSE Technologies.

About Sterling Trading Tech

Sterling Trading Tech (STT) is a leading provider of professional trading technology solutions for the global equities, equity options and futures markets. With over 100 clients including leading brokers, clearing firms and prop groups in over 20 countries, STT provides solutions tailored to clients’ needs. STT is committed to providing fast, stable technology along with outstanding customer service. STT provides trading platforms, OMS and risk products to its clients.