Kerry M. Smithers

Tradeware Global was a leading provider of electronic trading solutions that connect market participants to more than 58 marketplaces in more than 40 countries around the world. The company specialized in flexible Financial Information eXchange (FIX)-based equity order management systems, FIX connectivity solutions and full front-to-back office integration and compliance reporting services. Its open platform provides connectivity for approximately 95 percent of the buy side and all major U.S. listed and OTC marketplaces. Tradeware Global's unique cross-border trading solution, GlobalXTM enables market participants to anonymously trade with counter-parties in any regulatory jurisdictions, with the same cost and efficiencies as domestic investors. Founded in 1993, Tradeware Global is a privately-held company with offices in New York and London. In November 2005, the New York State Department of Economic Development certified the company as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise. The designation made Tradeware Global eligible to participate in public and private sector procurement opportunities awarded to businesses owned by women and minorities.