Newedge turns to SocGen for operating chief

The French derivatives broker makes its second senior hire in as many months as it continues with plan to increase its headcount by 20% by mid-2012

French brokerage Newedge has appointed a new global chief operating officer and deputy chief executive as it continues with ambitious expansion plans to increase its headcount by 20% by mid-2012.

The brokerage firm has appointed Françoise Guillaume as global chief operating officer and deputy CEO, in what is a newly created position.

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