About us
About what we do
OUR MISSION
We provide a new generation of algo-trading technologies for a new trading experience and nurture a
more transparent, flexible and open trading environment
OUR VISION
Anticipate the trading market dynamics
Deliver innovative technology
Develop advanced Algorithmic trading
Focus on high-quality services
OUR VALUES
TEAM PLAYER- We are on the same boat; each of us behaves as a team player
COMMITTED- We are committed to our activities because we can be proud of what we achieve
SHARP- We are able to make sharp decisions
RESOURCEFUL- We overcome dificulties by finding innovative solutions because we are resourceful
TRUSTWORTHY- We build trust-based relationships because we deserve them
TEAM PLAYER
COMMITTED
SHARP
RESOURCEFUL
TRUSTWORTHY
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
We believe in building trustworthy relationships with our clients the same way we do with our people. We are team players. We are proud of what we achieve and are committed to our activities to deliver innovative solutions, by being resourceful and our capacity to make sharp decisions.
Sylvain Thieullent leads the strategic direction of the company, ensuring clients trade their way with Horizon’s sophisticated electronic trading solutions. Sylvain has extensive experience at Horizon Software through his previous roles as APAC Director and EMEA Head of Electronic Trading.
Guillaume has extensive experience in Capital Markets and Investment Management as he previously held senior sales positions at global financial software vendors. Guillaume oversees all aspects of business development at Horizon Software including setting its strategic sales direction and developing Horizon’s market penetration.
Charles joined Horizon after the 2018 MBO with the objective to foster the company’s profitable growth. He has more than 15 successful years of experience in management consulting at Capgemini and previously held various Finance positions at Constellium and Alstom. He recently drove the development and transformation of a B2C retailer dedicated to seniors.
Vincent is responsible for product strategy, solutions delivery and services operations globally. Vincent has over 15 years of experience in Equity Derivatives and Cross Asset Trading at Morgan Stanley in London, Barclays Investment Bank in London, and Société Générale CIB in Paris and New-York.
Benoit, after a previous experience in the Telecom industry, spent seven years working for the equity derivatives department of Société Générale CIB, where he was in charge of market data, middleware and electronic trading latency optimization projects. He joined Horizon working on extending Horizon’s exchange and broker coverage and increased the quality of connectivity solutions.
Hélène joined Horizon in 2019 in the new role of HR Director, to support the growth dynamic of the group. Graduated in HR, she has over 15 years experience as HR Manager in France and Hong Kong, working with international groups in industries facing digital transformation, including printing, publishing, textile and IT.
Emmanuel served in various Management positions for 20 years in the financial industry in Asia such as Fimat, a global brokerage organization and part of Société General group in Japan and Hong Kong, Newedge, HSBC Futures, Jefferies HK, and Ned Davis Research also working several years as Independent Director at Malaysia.
Francis manages the Horizon Software development in the US and Canada after opening the company’s new office in Montréal in 2018. Francis’ new position sees him returning to Horizon, where he worked for eight years from 2004 to 2013. He spent the last five years at Société Générale, where he developed Equity Finance and Prime Brokerage applications as the Development Team Lead.
Damien joined Horizon Software in January 2018 after 15 years of experience as a Senior Quant in Tier one banks across the globe (HSBC, CBA, Commerzbank, Natixis). Today, Damien heads up the EMEA business development with a particular focus on the MENA region. Passionate about sailing, in 2021 Damien will join an international race to cross the Atlantic as a solo Sailor
Francois-Xavier joined Horizon in 2002 as a trainee Software Engineer. After 16 years working in software development on Horizon solutions, and progressing to became one of the company’s CTOs, he now takes on a new challenge and will lead the team of Horizon Product Owners. He has been based in Asia since 2010 and currently oversees Horizon operations in ASEAN from Bangkok after five years performing this role out of the Horizon Hong-Kong office.