Wematch has announced that Shane Martin will oversee its global securities finance, sales and client coverage teams, guiding the firm’s strategy and business direction.
Martin joined Wematch in February 2021 as European head of sales for Wematch Securities Financing (WSF), bringing more than 20 years of securities finance experience to the matching, smart negotiation and workflow platform specialist.
Prior to joining Wematch, Martin held senior roles in the equity finance divisions at J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank.
Speaking about this role, Shane Martin says: “Over the past year, Wematch has doubled its
headcount as it progresses through this exciting growth phase. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed the challenge that comes with helping to set the overall strategic direction of
organisations that I have been privileged to be a part of.
I look forward to continuing to offer this guidance to the Wematch team in my expanded role as we embark upon the ambitious journey of redefining the dealing process”.
Commenting on this development, David Raccat, co-founder and head of WSF, says: ”Shane is a highly seasoned and well-respected industry veteran. With his deep expertise in securities finance and extensive background in financial services, we are confident in his ability to strengthen our commercial roadmap further and to help steer Wematch as we continue our march forward”.
Joseph Seroussi, Wematch co-founder and CEO, adds: “Shane will be joining the executive
committee of the group, bringing decades of expertise. We are fortunate and humble to
have such talents in our team, with the ultimate goal to support our clients in the best
possible way”.
