OptimX Appoints Brian Gay as Head of Global Partnerships

New York – May 5, 2026

OptimX Markets, a pioneer in advanced liquidity management, today announced that Brian Gay has joined the firm as Head of Global Partnerships.

Brian brings more than 25 years of experience building strategic relationships and integrated products across the capital markets industry. He has held senior roles at leading firms including Liquidnet, Aqua, and Bloomberg, where he worked closely with software vendors, internal stakeholders, and clients to deliver electronic trading platforms with seamless systems integration and reliable client connectivity.

In his role at OptimX, Brian will lead the firm’s global partnership strategy, with a focus on expanding integrations across OMS/EMS platforms and strengthening relationships with key technology and liquidity partners. His deep experience in product integration, connectivity, and distribution will support OptimX’s mission to deliver workflow-integrated solutions that enhance bilateral engagement across the buy side and sell side. He will work closely with product, sales, and client services teams to accelerate the firm’s growth and global reach.

David Barnett, Founder and CEO of OptimX Markets, commented, “Brian has spent his career at the intersection of technology, connectivity, and market structure. His ability to build and scale strategic partnerships across the ecosystem will be critical as we continue to expand our network and deliver seamless access to liquidity within the buy side workflow.”

Brian Gay added, “OptimX is uniquely positioned to redefine how market participants connect and interact by embedding liquidity directly into the workflow. I’m excited to join the team and help build out the partnerships and integrations that will drive the next phase of growth.”