Technology platform Wematch.live has hired Grant Davies as head of equities sales for EMEA, effective 15 May.
Based in London, Davies brings more than two decades of experience within the securities finance industry to the role. He specialises in collateral management, exchange traded fund capital markets and total return swaps.
The appointment follows a number of hires by the company as part of the firm’s global expansion and aim to enhance its services.
He joins the Wematch.live team from a four-year term at EquiLend, where he was head of sales for EMEA. Previously, Davies held leadership roles at J.P. Morgan and BlackRock.
Earlier in his career, Davies was head of business development at Matchbox (Sunrise), where he played a key role in launching and expanding the firm’s Equity TRS platform.
Additionally, Davies is the founder of the Securities Finance Spring Charity Ball, an annual event that brings together industry professionals to raise funds for charitable causes.
Commenting on the appointment, David Raccat, chief revenue officer and co-founder of Wematch, says: “[Grant’s] extensive experience, industry knowledge, and leadership skills will be instrumental in driving our growth and further solidifying our position as a leading fintech platform in the securities financing space.
“Grant’s hire, along with our other appointments, underscores our commitment to providing our clients with the highest level of expertise and service.”
Davies comments: “I am excited to join Wematch at a pivotal point in their evolution and embrace the opportunity to contribute to the company’s mission of transforming the securities financing industry through innovation and collaboration.”
