PPL Welcomes John Mason as New CEO, Driving Digital Transformation in the London Market

PPL, the London market electronic trading platform, has appointed John Mason as its new Chief Executive Officer, slated to assume his role in April. Mason succeeds interim CEO Joe Gordon, whose tenure will conclude following a transition period.

Under Gordon’s leadership, PPL has undergone significant advancements, including the implementation of a new technology architecture and the strengthening of collaboration with market bodies. Hearn lauded Gordon’s contributions, noting PPL’s readiness for growth and its pivotal role in facilitating digitization within the London Market.

Mason brings a wealth of experience to PPL, having served as the Group Head of Platform for the London Stock Exchange and leading European Enterprise Solutions at Bloomberg. Additionally, he played a key role in Thomson Reuters’ response to regulatory and market structure initiatives, including MiFID II.

Steve Hearn, Chairman of PPL, expressed his enthusiasm for Mason’s appointment, emphasizing his extensive experience in transformative projects within the financial services sector. Hearn highlighted Mason’s proficiency in data platform capabilities and operations, citing his unique qualifications to lead PPL’s digital transformation initiatives and leverage the market’s data assets for enhanced value.

In assuming his new role, Mason conveyed his honor in spearheading the London market’s modernization efforts, recognizing the impressive strides made by PPL thus far. He expressed his eagerness to collaborate with market firms in driving PPL’s competitive and innovative agenda forward.

Mason’s appointment underscores PPL’s commitment to advancing digital transformation initiatives within the London Market, positioning the platform as a key enabler for unlocking commercial benefits through digitization. As Mason assumes his new role, PPL looks forward to leveraging his expertise to drive continued growth and innovation.

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