Brian Hunt
About Brian Hunt
Brian Hunt is the COO for the Commercial Organization at Symphony in New York and the CAO at Cloud9 Technologies. He has extensive experience in organizational strategy, business development, and operations, particularly in the fintech sector.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Brian Hunt is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Commercial Organization at Symphony in New York, NY. He started this role in December 2021. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in building and growing companies and brands. Additionally, he serves as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Cloud9 Technologies, LLC, located at 565 5th Avenue, NY, NY. He played a key role at Cloud9, overseeing business development and partnerships.
Previous Experience at Tradeweb
Brian Hunt has extensive experience at Tradeweb, where he held significant roles for over a decade. He was the Managing Director from 2008 to 2015 and previously served as Director of Human Resources and Administration from 2001 to 2004. During his tenure, he helped the company grow from 25 to 800 employees globally and achieve a valuation exceeding $15 billion. His contributions included overseeing global administration and developing human resources strategies.
Professional Background in Financial Technology
With almost 20 years in the financial technology industry, Brian Hunt has a proven track record of driving value in both start-ups and Fortune 500 Fintech companies. He has extensive experience in organizational strategy, business development, marketing, and operations. His previous roles include Director of Human Resources at Thomson Reuters, where he focused on Capital Markets, Wealth, and Transaction Services, and Director of Administration and Human Resources at Click The Button/Perpetual Data.
Educational Background
Brian Hunt holds an MBA in Industrial Labor and Human Resources Management from West Virginia University, completed in 1996. He also earned a BS in Psychology from Purdue University in 1992. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both human resources and business management, which he has effectively applied throughout his career.
Community and Professional Involvement
Brian Hunt is actively involved in his community and professional organizations. He is a volunteer with the Habitat for Humane Society in NYC and a member of the Society for Human Resource Management Association (SHRM). His commitment to these organizations underscores his dedication to both community service and professional development in human resources.