Horizon Software, a provider of electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology, has appointed Olivier Masdebrieu as chief technology officer (CTO).

Masdebrieu, who joins from rival trading systems vendor Itiviti, will be responsible for continuing to develop Horizon’s technology platform and leading global teams to deliver new generation of strategic solutions. He will oversee the engineering teams to help them grow and become more efficient and resilient.
 
Throughout his career, Masdebrieu has served as global head of Index and Structured Product Electronic Trading for Morgan Stanley in London and Hong Kong, where he also held the positions of managing director managing the regional development teams.