Michel, who spent the past 13 years at the CME, latterly as Managing Director and Head of EMEA, will join Tradition Group’s senior management team, reporting to its Global Executive to lead the Group’s electronic initiatives and accelerate the transformation in its high-touch with high-tech customer driven strategy. Tradition has already transitioned much of its transactional flow to automated and hybrid execution, with many platforms and processes integral to its large global client base. Michel’s extensive exchange, E-commerce and IT experience at the CME, and previously as CIO, E-commerce at GFI, will be invaluable in implementing increasing integration of multiple technology advances, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) into a global platform for its customers. Patrick Combes, Chairman of the Tradition Group, commented: “I am delighted that Michel is joining us at Tradition to accelerate further our business enhancement in line with our ambitious growth plans. We will be drawing on his considerable experience, as well as the wealth of knowledge he has accumulated throughout his 30-year career.” Michel Everaert said: “Tradition is a leading global transactional platform with an ambition for expansion and innovation. I am excited about the potential this offers, and look forward to building relationships and working with teams across the global business.”