Trading Technologies’ Nick Garrow Assumes New Role of Chief Strategy Officer; Josh Monroe Joins as Chief Revenue Officer

WHY THIS MATTERS
This leadership reshuffle at Trading Technologies signals a shift from pure growth execution to more deliberate, long-term strategic positioning. Creating a dedicated Chief Strategy Officer role suggests the firm is entering a new phase where expansion across asset classes, markets, and products requires tighter coordination and forward planning.

Capital markets infrastructure is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for multi-asset capabilities, data integration, and automation. Firms like TT need to continuously identify new opportunities, whether through acquisitions, partnerships, or product expansion, to stay competitive. Assigning this responsibility to a senior leader with deep internal knowledge ensures continuity while sharpening strategic focus.

At the same time, bringing in a new Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in data automation and fintech growth highlights the importance of scaling commercial operations alongside innovation. As competition intensifies, revenue growth is increasingly tied to how effectively firms can package, sell, and deliver complex technology solutions to global clients.

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, announced that Nick Garrow, who has been serving as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), has assumed the role of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) – a new position within the firm – and Josh Monroe has joined TT as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Both executives have decades of experience in capital markets and technology leadership.

TT CEO Justin Llewellyn-Jones said: “Nick has done a truly fantastic job of driving the firm’s move into new asset classes, broadening our appeal to new segments, and leading our sales and marketing team through a period of exceptional revenue growth. He is ideally suited to the role of CSO, and his strategic thinking, vision and passion will continue to shape our future. Josh is a highly accomplished executive, who brings incredible experience and a great track record as a growth-focused CRO for capital markets fintech organizations. His drive and energy will be critical to our success, and I am absolutely delighted to welcome him to the team in this important leadership role.”

As CSO, Garrow will assume responsibility for driving accelerated sustainable growth across TT’s existing lines of business as well as identifying and evaluating new markets and product opportunities, ensuring TT’s strategy remains highly aligned with the rapidly changing landscape that is global capital markets. The role will include identifying and leveraging acquisition and partnership opportunities that support TT’s goals.

Monroe, based in New York, assumes responsibility for TT’s global sales, marketing and revenue operations activities. He previously served as CRO at Duco, a leading provider of AI-powered data automation to global financial institutions; and as CRO at Xceptor, a data automation platform for financial institutions. Previously, he served as Managing Director, Head of Americas for Itiviti, now part of Broadridge, with responsibility for revenue growth, client relationships and regional strategy. He also held multiple roles at SunGard and later FIS after its acquisition of the firm, ultimately as SVP & Head of Sales for Trading and Risk Solutions, Americas. Monroe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, from the University at Albany.

FF NEWS TAKE
This is a classic “next phase” move. TT has spent recent years expanding into new asset classes and growing revenue. Now it is formalising strategy as a standalone function, which usually means more focus on where to play next, not just how to grow what already exists.

Nick Garrow moving into the CSO role makes sense. He understands the business deeply and has already been involved in its expansion. Giving him a broader mandate around markets, partnerships, and potential M&A is a natural progression.

Josh Monroe’s appointment as CRO is equally telling. His background in data and automation platforms aligns with where capital markets tech is heading. Revenue growth is no longer just about selling trading systems, it is about delivering integrated, data-driven solutions.

The bigger picture is that capital markets fintech is becoming more strategic and consolidated. Firms need clear direction on product, geography, and partnerships to compete effectively.

Overall, this move positions TT to balance growth with long-term strategy, which is essential in a market that is evolving as quickly as global trading infrastructure.