13 June 2008 - John Barber new CEO of Logicscope
John Barber has joined Logicscope as Chief Executive Officer. John was formerly global head of information and data sales for ICAP Information Services. Previously, he headed up Data Analysis Risk Technology (DART), Intercapital’s software subsidiary, where he was responsible for significantly improved profitability. John was instrumental in the sale of DART to A F A Systems in April 2000, taking an executive director seat on the A F A Board.

John’s considerable expertise and experience also encompasses some 14 years with Dow Jones Telerate where his last role was Deputy Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Following this appointment, Nick Dyne, Logicscope’s founder and current CEO, will assume the role of Head of Business Development. He will continue to have a very active role in the company which recently received the industry accolade “Best Post Trade Services Provider” (Profit and Loss Digital Markets Awards 2008).

Commenting on his appointment, John Barber said “Logicscope’s impressive technology has enabled it to build a blue-chip client base which already includes the world’s largest banks and trading venues. I am delighted to be joining Logicscope at this very important stage in its commercial development. Nick Dyne and I will be working very closely together to expand Logicscope’s product suite, to move into new markets and to achieve our ambitious plans for significant growth”.

Nick Dyne said: “My expertise in innovative software development will be complemented - and greatly enhanced - by John’s enormous commercial acumen. His track record of success at Dow Jones, DART and ICAP speaks for itself and I have no doubt that his commitment to Logicscope will ensure that we continue to achieve great things. I am thrilled to be working with John to cement Logicscope’s position as the leading provider of post—trade STP to e-trading venues and their end users.”

Logicscope’s TradeSTP suite of products connects the world’s leading e-trading banks, brokers and platforms with their clients, globally. Today, TradeSTP technology connects over 30 trading venues with some 400 institutions, delivering real-time post-trade messages seamlessly into more than 70 vendor applications.

Contact:

Tina Kane, Logicscope +44 (0)20 7786 5150/07887 947 329

tina.kane@logicscope.com