Sterling Trading Tech Appoints Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer

Sterling Trading Tech (Sterling), a global provider of technology solutions for order management, risk and margin, and trading, today announced the appointment of Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This newly created position is highlighted as underscoring the firm's commitment to expanding its business on a global scale.

According to Sterling, this strategic hire signals the company's transition into a new phase of accelerated growth, building on recent progress in areas such as new client segments, product development, asset class coverage expansion, and increased geographic reach.

Armstrong is described as an experienced professional in the industry, bringing extensive experience in global fintech strategy and revenue generation. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading Sterling's expansion into evolving market segments worldwide and will oversee the implementation of strategic revenue initiatives across the firm's Order Management System (OMS), Risk and Margin, and Trading Platforms, covering all asset classes globally.

Her previous roles include serving as an Independent Board Member and later as Chief Commercial Officer at ChartIQ. Prior to her time at ChartIQ, she was Executive Director, Global Head of Market Technology Services at CME Group. During her eight years at CME, she led co-location, connectivity, and software trading services, while also overseeing market data sales. She is noted for launching CME's Tech Talk series and held a Board role while helping to support the Women's Initiative Network. Earlier in her career, Armstrong was VP, Head of U.S. Sales and Implementations at RealTick (now EZE Software, a unit of SS&C Technologies).

Jen Nayar, President & CEO of Sterling Trading Tech, commented on the appointment, stating, "Sterling is entering a transformational period in its evolution. We've made major investments in product innovation and infrastructure to support institutional growth and global expansion. Julie's appointment is essential to our revenue efforts." Ms. Nayar added, "She is the ideal executive to anticipate increased demands by new segments and to expand our franchise in the industry. With her joining, the executive team – now fully in place – can capture increased market share across all industry participants."

Ms. Armstrong remarked on her new role, saying, "The firm is uniquely positioned as a next-generation infrastructure provider in the financial markets. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the growth and scalability of an organization that is already making such a profound impact in our industry." She continued, "I am deeply committed to driving exceptional results and collaborating with the talented team here to foster innovation and build upon the company's success. I am excited for the journey ahead and eager to bring my experience to this pivotal role."