Forefront Communications Group is a boutique marketing and PR firm that moves fintech and capital markets firms to the forefront. Deeply specialized, vastly experienced and highly connected, the rapidly-growing firm works with many of the industry’s most influential companies to help them differentiate their brands, create meaningful content and then amplify it through expertly executed campaigns.

Responsible for global product marketing, corporate communications and PR for Wall Street Horizon.Wall Street Horizon is the most trusted source for forward-looking corporate event dates and information to support trading strategies and manage risk. Machine-readable feeds deliver accurate, structured data that is easy to integrate and act upon.

Reported to company CEO and was a member of the company's Leadership Team. Responsible for global product marketing, corporate communications and PR for Convergex Group and all six (6) of the company's complementary businesses.In less than one year was able to: re-build the product marketing and communications team and introduce new content marketing, social media, digital marketing and direct marketing programs that led to significant increases in website traffic, business lead generation and client engagement; re-brand the company; develop new corporate & product positioning and new website; turn around Convergex's industry reputation through creative global media, thought leadership and client communications; secure many high profile CNBC and Bloomberg television appearances plus significant WSJ, Financial Times and Times of London headlines; Convergex is a leading provider of global brokerage and trading-related services for institutional investors and financial intermediaries.

Recruited by Chairman and CEO to play an active role on the eight-person Executive Leadership Team. Responsible for global product marketing, corporate communications and PR.BondDesk is the leading provider of retail fixed income trading and wealth management solutions and was acquired by Tradeweb Markets LLC in November 2013.

Responsible for global product marketing, corporate communications and PR across 3 business lines. Increased inbound sales leads 200% with a new website, marketing automation software and aggressive thought leadership/content marketing programs across various online/social channels. Increased company press coverage 100%, secured CNBC Squawk Box appearances and regular WSJ quotes. Led all communication and re-branding activity surrounding two acquisitions. Trepp is the leading provider of information, analytics and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate and banking markets.

Recruited by CEO to play an active role on the nine-person Executive Leadership Team. Responsible for global product marketing, corporate communications, investor relations and PR. Launched five (5) new products with integrated print/digital/social media campaigns. Grew revenue of long-standing professional services business by 30% in one year. Increased press coverage and non-paid public speaking opportunities by 300% in less than one year. Led all communications surrounding company's Nasdaq listing, the acquisition of a competing company and the divestiture of a business. NYFIX, a pioneer in electronic trading technology and operator of the industry's first "dark pool" alternative trading system, was acquired by NYSE Euronext in November 2009 for a 95% premium over its last share price.

Reported to company CEO and was a member of the six-person Executive Management Team. Responsible for global corporate communications, PR and marketing. Re-branded the company and developed all corporate and product positioning. Fueled an annual revenue and client base growth of 300% with aggressive lead generation and awareness programs. Increased client loyalty with proactive communications, training programs and events.ClariFI™, a leading provider of software and services focused on quantitative portfolio management and research, was acquired by Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ in May 2007.

Reported to company Co-founder and was a member of the ten-person Executive Management Team. Responsible for global corporate communications, PR and marketing. Re-branded the company and aligned employees to a corporate vision, mission and core values. Competitively positioned and launched several new products and services. Generated a steady flow of sales leads through creative direct marketing, advertising and events that helped grow the business in a highly competitive market from $10M to $50M.Macgregor, a leading provider of buy-side trade order management and network services, was acquired by Investment Technology Group (Nasdaq: ITG) in January 2006 for $240M.

Reported to Global Head of Marketing. Developed strategic marketing plans, product positioning and go-to-market communication strategies for all products.Prior to this position, which I held from '98 - '00, I held the positions of Marketing Programs Manager and Marketing Specialist.Omgeo is the leading provider of financial post-trade processing services.