Forge To Accelerate Product Vision and Commercial Strategy with Executive Appointment of James Brooks
February 07 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Brooks brings deep innovative commercial,
product and operations experience from executive roles at ICE, the
New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ OMX Group
Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (“Forge”) (NYSE: FRGE), a leading
provider of marketplace infrastructure, data services and
technology solutions for private market participants, today
announced that James Brooks has joined Forge as Chief Product
Officer and Commercial Officer. In this dual role, Brooks will be
responsible for product vision and commercial strategy, overseeing
the product, design and data organizations, and driving the
acceleration and advancement of Forge’s business. Brooks will be
based in Forge’s New York office.
Brooks is an accomplished leader with a wealth of experience
leading innovative commercial and product strategy for global
financial exchange organizations. He served as Chief Operating
Officer at ICE Data Services, where he focused on growing long-term
recurring revenue by providing solutions to investors and their
intermediaries. Prior to that, he held executive roles at The New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE) including Vice President of NYSE
Business/Product Development and Head of NYSE Market Data. Brooks
also served as Vice President, Head of Equities for NASDAQ OMX
Group, Inc. At both exchange groups, he played a pivotal role in
creating and enhancing products and steering product development
and vision to bolster revenue growth.
“James brings a proven track record of driving innovation and
growth for global financial exchanges,” said Kelly Rodriques, CEO
of Forge. “His experience commercializing and creating products
that transform markets makes him an invaluable addition to our
team. We are excited to have him aboard and look forward to
leveraging his expertise to propel Forge’s vision to new
heights.”
About Forge
Forge is a leading provider of marketplace infrastructure, data
services and technology solutions for private market participants.
Forge Securities LLC is a registered broker-dealer and a Member of
FINRA that operates an alternative trading system.
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