Hugh Macmillen is a distinguished figure in the financial services industry with an impressive career spanning over three decades. With a strong focus on fixed income markets and derivatives, Hugh has held prominent directorial roles in renowned firms such as ICAP, Tradition and BGC.

His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including multi-asset trading, the creation of trading applications from the ground up, overseeing IT development for various applications, establishing API connectivity with mid-office systems like TMS, and the development of payment-related software.

Hugh is also recognized as a digital asset specialist, with particular proficiency in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized real assets. Notably, he has played a pivotal role in constructing trading infrastructure for central banks and exchanges.

Hugh's outstanding achievements include winning the Swiss Fintech Awards in 2020 for Growth Company of the Year. He is the founder of Instimatch Global AG, the world's leading money market and short-term liquidity venue, serving clients across 31 countries.

Additionally, he co-founded CLST.com, a groundbreaking institutional secured and unsecured trading network for crypto and digital assets, marking a significant advancement in the financial industry's digital transformation.