Options Technology Onboards James Hardcastle as VP, Head of Sales, APAC

Options Technology, a trailblazer in capital markets infrastructure, has appointed James Hardcastle, an industry veteran who boasts over 25 years of experience, as Vice President, Head of Sales, Asia Pacific (APAC).

James spent over 20 years in the APAC region, bringing a wealth of expertise to his new role. He is tasked with driving sales growth and expanding Options’ market presence across the region.

He joined Options from R3, a leading provider of enterprise distributed ledger technology and services, where he served as Head of Capital Markets Sales - APAC. Between July 2016 and October 2021, he worked at global digital infrastructure company Colt Technology Services as Client Solutions Director, Capital Markets, before rising to Business Development Director - APAC, Capital Markets.

Priot to that, James dedicated more than 17 years to Fidessa, which offers trading, investment and information solutions for the world's financial community. His roles at the company included Head of Sales - Australia, Head of International Sales - Japan, Sales Manager, etc.

"Throughout his career, James has demonstrated a proven track record of consistently delivering exceptional results in large, complex, multi-million dollar sales environments. His deep understanding of client needs, coupled with his strategic vision and leadership skills, make him the ideal candidate to lead our sales efforts and expansion in the APAC region. We are delighted to welcome him to the team," commented Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options.

"Options' commitment to delivering best-in-class managed services aligns perfectly with the evolving needs of financial institutions across the Asia-Pacific region. I am delighted to join the team at such a pivotal time in the company's evolution. The products, the people and the strategy are world-class, and I look forward to working with them as the company enters its next phase of growth and development in the region," said James.

This appointment follows Options' strategic partnership with Magtia​, a financial symbology platform provider specializing in data mapping for front, middle and back-office trading systems.