Microsoft COO Kevin Turner Appointed CEO of Citadel Securities

[kreslik.news]

Microsoft’s Chief Operating Officer, B. Kevin Turner, is departing his position at the end of July to join Citadel Securities (Citadel) as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, signifying a major executive move from IT to the finance industry.

Citadel is a leading global market-maker in fixed-income and equity securities, and the new role for Mr. Turner with the firm will become effective after a short transition period from Microsoft, as per an official statement. Finance Magnates reported in May when the company was in talks to buy an automated trading desk from Citigroup.
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