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Ex-Goldman partner re-emerges at HFT helm

Two-decade veteran of the Wall Street bank to become European CEO of Optiver

Ex-Goldman partner re-emerges at HFT helm

A former partner at Goldman Sachs who ran the bank's European equities execution and clearing business before leaving after two decades in December has re-emerged as the new European chief executive of Optiver, one of the world's largest high-frequency trading firms.

Jan Boomaars will become Optiver Europe's chief executive from October 1, according to a statement from the Dutch firm on September 18.

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