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Saphyre Welcomes Damian Handzy as New Chief Operating Officer

Saphyre, Inc., the leading platform specialized in pre-trade through to post-trade processes, has made a significant move to advance its operations by appointing Damian Handzy as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This change, announced on February 10, 2026, comes as Saphyre aims to enhance its capabilities in delivering accelerated trade-readiness and settlement cycles for some of the world's largest financial institutions.

Expertise Fueling Growth

With over 25 years of extensive experience in the fintech sector, Handzy is expected to drive the company’s growth and operations on a global scale. Before joining Saphyre, he held the position of Managing Director of Analytics at Confluence Technologies, where he was responsible for overseeing performance and risk-related business segments. His previous roles include founding his own company, Investor Analytics, and serving as Chief Commercial Officer of Style Analytics as well as Global Head of Risk at StatPro. This broad range of experiences equips Handzy with the skills necessary to push Saphyre's initiatives forward.

Gabino Roche, Saphyre's CEO and Founder, expressed enthusiasm about Handzy’s appointment. He noted that adding Handzy to the leadership team demonstrates the company's resolve to expand its operation and develop high-quality services for their growing international clientele. Roche emphasized the importance of Handzy's unique experience in scaling fintech platforms and leading diverse operational teams.

Driving Day-to-Day Operations

As COO, Handzy's responsibility will encompass the daily operations of Saphyre, focusing on client service, operational execution, and collaboration between different functions within the organization. His integration into the company aligns with Saphyre’s plan to enhance its operational framework and deepen its relationships with clients. The goal is to ensure that firms operating within the capital markets ecosystem can achieve seamless operational readiness and onboarding processes.

“I am excited to join Saphyre and partner with Gabino, our outstanding team, and our investors to help our clients attain substantial operational and commercial success,” said Handzy. He reflected on Saphyre's position as an innovative leader in automating processes and reiterated his anticipation of contributing to Saphyre’s promising future.

Strategic Partnerships and Future Directions

Moreover, as part of Saphyre’s ongoing strategy to amplify its leadership and execution capabilities, the company has also appointed Ray Shivers as Chief Partnership Officer. Shivers will focus on reinforcing strategic alliances and nurturing its advanced partnerships in the industry, which is crucial for fostering new opportunities and value creation in the marketplace.

Saphyre utilizes cutting-edge, patented AI technology to streamline pre-trade data and activities across numerous stakeholders, including asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, and more. By digitizing these processes, Saphyre helps clients eliminate cumbersome information retrieval tasks, thereby enhancing their readiness to trade and reducing redundant activities, thus facilitating faster risk assessments and onboarding.

This significant shift in leadership underscores Saphyre’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the financial technology landscape, positioning it as an increasingly vital player in the evolution of trading infrastructures.

As companies around the globe look for reliable technology partners to navigate the complexities of financial transactions, Saphyre stands ready to leverage its expertise and advanced technology, aiming to reshape the industry's future.