Neptune Networks announces the appointment of a new CEO

By Joy Dumasia

Neptune Networks Ltd, the fixed income pre-trade market utility, announces the appointment of John “Coach” Robinson as permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Robinson commenced in the role on the 9th of September 2021. Robinson has worked with Neptune as a senior consultant since November 2020.

Neptune has been under the leadership of Interim CEO Byron Cooper Fogarty since January 2020. Cooper Fogarty is remaining with Neptune and will form part of the Management Team as COO. Robinson has over 34 years of experience with Morgan Stanley, including senior roles as US Head of Credit Sales, Head of EMEA Credit Sales and Head of Emerging Markets Sales, having held trading positions with the bank earlier in his career.

Neptune supplies the highest quality bond pre-trade data from the sell-side to the buy-side via FIX. There are currently 30 banks on the platform. Neptune supplies standardised, real-time and direct data from sell-side risk systems, rather than periodic runs or manual spreadsheets with their high probability of errors and poor timeliness. The data is delivered via several workflow efficient options, including direct to client OMS &/or EMS, or via a single API, providing 30 dealers’ data via one connection.

Commenting on his appointment, John Robinson said, “I’m thrilled to lead the Neptune team and build on the existing strong foundation through collaboration with my extensive global network. I will work to accelerate the firm’s effort in becoming a key element in the trading ecosystem for Fixed Income. We’ll achieve this by continuing to be the provider of the highest quality pre-trade data, accessible through multiple points of connectivity.”