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National Stock Exchange(SM) (NSX(R)) today announced the appointment of four officers: Philip M. Pinc as Vice President and Counsel; Lori A. Ragus as Vice President and Senior Regulatory Counsel; David M. Wakefield as Vice President of Business Development; and Peter N. Huynh as Assistant Vice President, Financial Controller.
"Each of these individuals brings a level of professionalism and expertise that makes NSX a stronger institution," said Joseph S. Rizzello, NSX Chief Executive Officer. "We appreciate their contributions and commitment to this Exchange. The execution of NSX's business plan depends on the strength of our team and I believe ours is the best-in-class."
Mr. Pinc provides legal support to NSX's business units and management. He joined NSX in September 2007, from the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, where he specialized in corporate and securities law and private equity transactions. For six years prior to that, he was an options trader at the Chicago Board of Trade and other exchanges. Mr. Pinc began his career as an attorney at the law firm Winston & Strawn, LLP, where he was an associate in its corporate and project finance groups.
Ms. Ragus advises NSX's Regulatory Services Division on legal issues relating to the enforcement of federal securities laws and Exchange rules. She joined NSX in June 2006 as Senior Regulatory Counsel, bringing with her 12 years of experience at the Securities and Exchange Commission, most recently as Attorney-Advisor in the Investment Management Program at the Midwest Regional Office. Her previous experience includes a position as Director and Associate General Counsel for The Options Clearing Corporation. In January 2007, she was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Senior Regulatory Counsel at NSX.
Mr. Wakefield has served as Director of Business Development since joining NSX in February 2006. He has been instrumental in helping to build NSX's client base and leading the Exchange's sales team. Before coming to NSX, he was Director of Institutional Sales at Townsend Analytics. His professional history also includes a position as a Principal with account coverage responsibilities for program trading and OTC sales desks at Instinet Corporation. Earlier in his career he was a trader at Wall Street Equities.
Mr. Huynh, CPA, joined NSX as Assistant Controller in June 2006. He is responsible for managing the preparation of the Exchange's annual budget and financial statements and providing analytical support relating to NSX's cash and investment positions. With a 12-year professional accounting history, his previous work experience includes a position in Client Financial Management for Accenture; a Senior Accountant position for the Tribune Company's Chicago National League Ball Club; and a position as Staff Accountant in the Financial Reporting Group of Jim Beam Brands Worldwide, Inc.
