Horizon Software Appoints Thieullent as New CEO

Previously EMEA head of electronic trading, Thieullent will step up to lead Horizon having played a "key role" in the company's growth record. Thieullent has stated Horizon expects to continue its growth throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, with particular focus on mainland China, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Horizon founder Jean-Marc Delfarguiel has simultaneously been announced as the company's new president.

"The last few years have been very successful, with exceptional growth for Horizon; increasing numbers of financial institutions around the world want our technology and Sylvain has been the driving force behind our growth, backed by our specialist sales, development, support, marketing and account management teams," says Delfarguiel. "He grew our Asian business significantly when he was based in Hong Kong, and has done an exceptional job as head of EMEA."