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JEAN-YVES AKNIN
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Yves manages Avalon’s Cash Equity function. Prior to co-founding Avalon, he worked at Louis Capital Markets for six years in Cash Equity Sales, specialising in ratio trading, basket trading and program trading.
Jean-Yves also has specialised knowledge of equity derivative markets, particularly volatility, delta one and equity financing strategies.
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SIMON LANGFORD
Executive Managing Director
Simon manages the day to day functions of Avalon and has been with Avalon since 2012. Prior to joining Avalon, Simon worked at Cantor Fitzgerald for six years. From 2010 he held the position of Chief Operating Officer, Europe and Asia.
Simon is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.