CEO Today Magazine December 2018 Edition

65 www.ceotodaymagazine.com APPOINTMENTS Kellner who recently stepped down to pursue an opportunity outside the firm. Steven Ashley, Head of Wholesale and Global Markets, and Chairman of Instinet Incorporated said: “Instinet’s technology-focused, agency execution model continues to play an integral part of the strategic ambitions we have for our Global Markets franchise. I am delighted to welcome Ralston who brings to the firm his extensive experience in the electronic trading and securities execution services businesses.” He continued: “As Instinet celebrates its 50th anniversary next year, a testament to the firm’s ability to nimbly adapt to an ever-changing market and regulatory landscape, under Ralston’s leadership, our aim is to continue to advance and evolve the Instinet platform with a key focus on delivering for our clients.” Ralston Roberts said: “I am extremely excited to join Instinet, the ‘original fintech,’ that introduced electronic trading to the financial markets, at a very interesting point in the firm’s history. I also look forward to working alongside this great team of seasoned trading, technology, and service experts, further expanding the firm’s valuable client offering and global footprint.” Ralston joins Instinet from Goldman Sachs, where he was a Managing Director and Co-Head of Execution Services for EMEA. Christian Sinding Appointed New Managing Partner and CEO of EQT EQT announced that Christian Sinding, Deputy Managing Partner and Head of EQT Equity, has been appointed Managing Partner and CEO of EQT. Thomas von Koch has, after five successful years as Managing Partner and CEO, decided to step down and assume a new role within EQT. Over the last five years, EQT has more than doubled in size and is now one of the largest alternative investment firms in the world. It has entered into new geographies and developed new investment areas such as Ventures, Real Estate and Public Value. The firm has also pioneered a digital strategy that both improves EQT itself and supports the development of the EQT funds’ portfolio companies. EQT has taken a lead when it comes to responsible investments and also developed a clear brand and purpose, based upon developing strong and sustainable companies. “Christian is one of our most experienced Partners, a strong promoter of EQT’s culture and values as well as an inspiring and business-oriented leader. He was a natural choice, an excellent successor to Thomas and will secure continuity of EQT’s growth, our transformation and “future-proofing” strategy, and our long-term vision,” said Conni Jonsson, Founder and Chairman of EQT. “I would also like to express my greatest appreciation to Thomas for his dedication and passionate work leading EQT into becoming an even more global and powerful investment firm.” Kastle Systems International Appoints New CEO To Lead Company Through Next Phase of Expansion and Growth Kastle Systems International (KSI), the industry leader in managed security solutions and services, announced the appointment of Haniel Lynn, 16-year veteran of CEB, now Gartner, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Lynn will assume the new role of CEO across KSI’s family of five security companies including Kastle Systems, Mutual Security, Stat Land Security, Urban Alarm, and CheckVideo. Former CEO Piyush Sodha will continue to be actively involved in the business, serving as Co-chairman and Co-owner, alongside Chairman and majority owner, Mark Ein. “I am very pleased to be joining Kastle as CEO and look forward to driving the development and execution of our growth strategy moving forward. Security has never been more important than it is today, and it is a privilege to lead Kastle during this important time in its history,” said Lynn. “Kastle is an organization led by a purpose – to be customers’ very best service provider by providing the most effective and efficient security services - and I will do my best to serve the company by helping enable our leaders and people to fulfil their passion to make a difference.” Over the past decade, Kastle Systems International has grown to become one of the most well-known and respected brands in the security industry, developing and delivering the market’s most innovative security solutions and services.