In his role, King is responsible for building the community of traders on The AX Trading Network.

King will report to Peter Jenkins, president and head of the Institutional Equities business.

He brings more than 20 years’ experience in institutional trading and sales in both equities and fixed income.

As one of the founding employees of Liquidnet, he launched the Midwest region in 2001 and Liquidnet Canada in 2006.

Prior to joining Liquidnet he worked for Bridge Information Systems, Miller, Tabak, Hirsch & Company, Everen Securities, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and Mabon Securities.

AX Trading CEO Kevin Callahan John’s expertise, experience and relationships will be critical in continuing to build out the community of traders on The AX and in growing the firm’s franchise.