Hong Kong – BTIG Hong Kong Limited, a broker dealer specialising in institutional trading and related brokerage services, today announced a number of key appointments in Asia, further strengthening the firm’s presence and commitment to the region. BTIG has hired Eddie Li, Mark Yetman, John Chang and Ken Gordon.
Jesse Lentchner, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific for BTIG, said, “These are pivotal hires and will all play a significant role in the continued expansion of our business in Asia.”
Eddie Li has been appointed Director of Sales Trading. Li will be responsible for sales trading in Hong Kong and China B shares. Li has over 20 years of experience in Asian equity markets and was formerly with SG Securities in Hong Kong.
Mark Yetman has been appointed as Director of Equity Sales. Yetman will draw on his deep industry experience and contacts, especially in the technology sector. Yetman has over 17 years of experience as both an analyst and then research sales person and was formerly with CLSA Taiwan in the institutional equity sales division.
John Chang has been appointed as Director of Equity Sales. Chang has 18 years of securities industry experience, primarily in Korea and Hong Kong, and was previously with DBS Vickers Securities in Hong Kong.
Ken Gordon joins BTIG as a Fundamental Quantitative Analyst. Gordon brings to BTIG over 18 years of experience in providing unique quantitative analysis and Page 2 of 2 intuitive graphic representations of fundamental data on Japanese and other Asian securities.
Lentchner went on to say that “We continue to see growing demand for traditional stock broking that can deliver quality execution and industry insight. Investors want a trusted and experienced trading partner who is independent and un-conflicted. We are building a business and platform that addresses those needs.”
Lentchner, who was previously with Goldman Sachs, joined BTIG in March 2010 as its CEO of Asia Pacific. Lentchner is overseeing BTIG’s Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney operations as well as BTIG’s expansion in the region.