Xceptor, the intelligent automation platform for financial markets, today announced the appointment of Grant Coombe as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective September 2024. Coombe’s appointment will play a pivotal role in accelerating Xceptor’s growth plans as well as solidifying its position as the industry’s data automation leader.

As CRO, Coombe will lead Xceptor’s revenue strategy, including sales, account management, new business, marketing, and partnerships. He will also drive collaboration across the company to amplify Xceptor’s commitment to clients and support continued growth. Reporting to CEO, Michiel Verhoeven, Coombe will join Xceptor’s Executive Leadership Team.

Coombe brings with him a wealth of experience serving clients globally across financial services and technology industries, with a strong focus on delivering outstanding client experience and outcomes. He also has a strong track record of driving revenue growth and developing high performing teams across global organizations. Most recently, Coombe served as Chief Revenue Officer at FundApps, and previously held leadership roles at Saleslocker and Bloomberg LP.

“We are thrilled for Grant Coombe to join our team as CRO. The combination of his deep industry expertise, client focus, and commercial acumen makes him an ideal partner to our clients as well as the steward of Xceptor’s expansion plans,” said Michiel Verhoeven, CEO, Xceptor.

On his appointment, Coombe said, “The financial services industry is characterized by its rapid pace, stringent requirements and needs best-in-class technology partners to drive growth and efficiency. Xceptor is the gold standard in the industry for data automation and I am excited to build on its leadership to advance success for existing and new clients, partners, and the company.”