Markus Gerdien is Executive Vice President, Market Technology. Mr. Gerdien was previously President of OMX Market Technology, taking the business to the leading position as an exchange technology provider to 60 exchanges based in 50 countries. Prior to joining OMX in 2005, Mr. Gerdien has served as Executive Vice President Market & Business Development and Executive Vice President for the Communication Tools Division at the Observer Group. He was a partner and co-founder of Common Agenda Venture Management. From 1988-2000, Mr. Gerdien was at the fore of the financial and IT industries at Front Capital Systems where he served in key marketing positions and as Managing Director of the subsidiary Prosoftia.