Currencycloud names former Misys techie as CTO

International payments software specialist and foreign exchange (FX) broker Currencycloud named Ed Addario as its new chief technical officer (CTO). Addario has over 25 years’ professional experience leading both start-ups and large teams in the design, development and delivery of software products across the financial services, telecoms and retail sectors. He joins from Misys, where he was global head for architecture and integration and previously held various senior technology positions in both the US and UK, including senior vice president (SVP) technology with Monitise.

London-based Currencycloud said that Addario will oversee a team of 45 technologists “continuing to advance the next generation application programming interface [API] which sits at the heart of Currencycloud’s integration with its customers.” Addario commented: “I am looking forward to leading the team as we continue working to enable the next generation of companies to realise the true potential of the digital economy.”