Options Technology has appointed Stephen Dorrian as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data to oversee the company's expanding data business, including its proprietary AtlasFeed market data feed technology. Dorrian joins from Cboe Global Markets, where he served as Head of Market Data and Access Services for Europe and was named among Financial News' 2024 Rising Stars in European Finance. The appointment strengthens Options' senior leadership as the trading infrastructure provider expands services across market data, cloud, networking, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence for banks, brokers, hedge funds and capital markets firms.
Stephen Dorrian Brings Cboe Market Data Experience To Options Technology
Dorrian built his career across market data, exchange infrastructure and capital markets technology, gaining experience in both commercial and operational aspects of distributing financial information to trading firms. At Cboe, he was responsible for market data and access services across Europe, covering systems and commercial arrangements used by clients to connect to trading venues and consume exchange data.
Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options Technology, said Dorrian's exchange experience and market data background would support the company's growth across global financial markets. "Stephen brings a rare combination of market data expertise and commercial acumen that will be invaluable as we continue to scale our offering across global financial markets. His track record at Cboe, coupled with the recognition he has earned as one of the industry's rising stars, speaks for itself. We are delighted to welcome him to Options," Moore stated.
Dorrian To Oversee AtlasFeed Market Data Feed Operations
Dorrian will oversee AtlasFeed, Options' market data feed product, as part of a broader mandate covering the company's enterprise data operations. Market data has become an increasingly important part of the infrastructure stack used by trading firms, particularly as clients seek lower-latency access, broader venue coverage and more integrated delivery across cloud and physical environments.
Options is positioning AtlasFeed within a wider infrastructure model, combining data distribution with the company's existing services across high-performance networking, cloud and managed technology. Dorrian said Options had established a strong position among firms that depend on continuous access to trading infrastructure and financial data. "Options has established itself as the partner of choice for firms that demand world-class infrastructure and market data every single day. I have long admired the business from the outside, and I am excited to now be part of a team so deeply committed to performance, innovation, and client success. I look forward to contributing to the next chapter of Options' growth," Dorrian stated.
Options Technology Expands Senior Leadership With Multiple Capital Markets Hires
Dorrian's appointment follows a series of senior hires across Options Technology. The company recently appointed Larry Leibowitz as Chairman of the Board, Patrick Collins as Vice President of Platform Security and Bob Coletti as Sales Director for Strategic Accounts. The additions indicate that Options is investing across governance, security, sales and market data as it broadens its role in the infrastructure used by banks and trading firms.
Options operates from offices across major financial centers including New York, London, Paris, Belfast, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai, Sydney and Auckland. Its services cover trading infrastructure, cloud deployment, cybersecurity, high-performance networking and market data delivery. The company also presents artificial intelligence as a growing part of its technology strategy.
Market Data Infrastructure Gains Strategic Importance For Trading Firms
Dorrian's move from an exchange operator to a financial infrastructure provider highlights the growing commercial importance of market data beyond traditional venue businesses. Trading firms now consume information from multiple exchanges, alternative venues and asset classes, creating demand for consolidated feeds, normalization and managed delivery.
The cost and complexity of licensing, entitlements and distribution have made market data an increasingly strategic operational function rather than a simple input into trading screens. By placing the enterprise data business under a senior executive with direct exchange experience, Options is seeking to strengthen its ability to serve clients that need both the data itself and the infrastructure required to process it.
FAQ
What position did Options Technology appoint Stephen Dorrian to?
Options Technology appointed Stephen Dorrian as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data to oversee the company's expanding data business, including its proprietary AtlasFeed market data feed technology.
What was Stephen Dorrian's previous role before joining Options Technology?
Stephen Dorrian served as Head of Market Data and Access Services for Europe at Cboe Global Markets, where he was responsible for market data and access services across Europe and was named among Financial News' 2024 Rising Stars in European Finance.
What is AtlasFeed and what role will Dorrian play in its operations?
AtlasFeed is Options Technology's proprietary market data feed product. Dorrian will oversee AtlasFeed as part of his broader mandate covering the company's enterprise data operations, positioning it within a wider infrastructure model that combines data distribution with high-performance networking, cloud and managed technology services.
