BTIG Names Troy Donohue as Head of Americas Portfolio Trading, Henri Taylor as Director of Electronic Trading Sales

BTIG, a global financial services firm, announced on Monday that Troy Donohue has been promoted to Head of Americas Portfolio Trading and Henri Taylor has joined the firm as a Director within Electronic Trading Sales.

"Based on his continued dedication and expertise, Troy has earned a well-deserved promotion within our firm," said Thomas Smykowski, Co-Head of Securities at BTIG. "His role in advancing our ETF sponsor coverage and adeptly guiding clients through the launch and management of their ETFs showcases his instrumental value and leadership."

As Head of Americas Portfolio Trading, Mr. Donohue will be responsible for expanding the firm's portfolio trading and ETF offerings to provide custom solutions for institutional clients to implement their investment strategies. Mr. Donohue's intricate understanding of portfolio construction, implementation, and ETF tax efficiency mechanisms positions BTIG as a trusted partner for clients looking to launch active or passive ETFs.

Mr. Taylor brings more than 20 years of electronic trading sales experience to the firm. He will be responsible for expanding BTIG's client base in ADR conversions and Electronic Trading with a special focus on selling the firm's new proprietary algorithmic suite. Prior to BTIG, Mr. Taylor was a Global Head of Equity Electronic Sales at RBC Capital Markets.

"We are excited to welcome Henri to BTIG," said Stephen Ponzio, Head of Electronic Trading at BTIG. "His blend of extensive product knowledge and relationship management skills will ensure the delivery of creative solutions tailored to our clients' needs."