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MICHAEL QUIRK JOINS ARIEL AS HEAD OF GLOBAL SOFTWARE SALES

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Posted on April 25, 2014

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· Last updated: December 11, 2018

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Michael Quirk Appointed Head of Global Software Sales

Michael Quirk has been appointed as Head of Global Software Sales at Ariel Communications. As part of his remit, Michael will focus on the UK and Asian markets, positioning Ariel’s iTrade platform as the perfect choice for brokerages wishing to clearly differentiate themselves.

Michael Quirk’s Background and Experience

Michael joins Ariel from X Open Hub where he was Manager of Institutional Sales for over a year. Prior to that, he spent four years at Saxo Bank where he held a number of sales and customer support roles.

Michael Quirk

Michael Quirk

Ariel’s Strategic Growth and Leadership

According to Simon Cox, CEO of Ariel, “As we continue to expand, develop our product portfolio and drive the business forward, we needed to create a new, senior sales role to ensure we maximize all opportunities.  We are delighted to welcome Michael to the team. He has strong industry knowledge, excellent contacts and a genuine belief in the strength of our products. I am confident that he can help us to achieve our ambitious growth plans.”

Michael Quirk adds, “This is a great opportunity for me as I am very impressed by Ariel’s technological capabilities and believe that Ariel products meet all the needs of a broker. Ariel iTrade is the perfect choice for brokers looking for an additional platform to MT4 and I am looking forward to playing a key role in helping with the company’s expansion plans.

Focus on South-East Asian Market

“One of my early areas of focus will be on the South-East Asian market. I will be looking to strengthen and build on our partner relationship with IFIS, and look to leverage Ariel’s work on back-to-back-to-back distributed trading systems with larger brokers across the region.”

Overview of Ariel iTrade Platform

Ariel’s iTrade enables trading of margin FX, CFDs and Financial Spread Betting. The multi-asset trading platform is built on a modular system and can be customised to meet client requirements.

Ariel Communications Ltd has been a market leader in developing spread betting and foreign exchange software systems since 1995. Ariel provides financial institutions with everything from individual software components to entire trading platforms. These are available ‘off-the-shelf’ or ‘turnkey’, stand alone or seamlessly integrated within a customer’s existing system.

For further information, please visit  www.arielcommunications.com

Key Takeaways

  • Michael Quirk appointed Head of Global Software Sales at Ariel Communications.
  • He will focus on UK and Asian markets to promote Ariel’s iTrade platform.
  • Quirk previously held roles at X Open Hub and Saxo Bank.
  • Early focus includes South‑East Asia, particularly partnership with IFIS.
  • Ariel’s iTrade is a modular multi‑asset trading platform supporting FX, CFDs, and spread betting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Michael Quirk and what is his new role?
Michael Quirk has been appointed as Head of Global Software Sales at Ariel Communications, focusing on UK and Asian markets.
What platforms will he be promoting?
He will promote Ariel’s iTrade platform, a modular multi‑asset trading system supporting margin FX, CFDs, and financial spread betting.
What is his background?
Quirk joins from X Open Hub where he served as Manager of Institutional Sales for over a year, and previously spent four years in sales and customer support roles at Saxo Bank.
What markets is he targeting first?
One of his early areas of focus is the South‑East Asian market, including strengthening the partnership with IFIS.
What is Ariel Communications known for?
Founded in 1995, Ariel Communications is a market leader in spread betting and foreign exchange software, offering modular or turnkey trading platforms to financial institutions.

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