WINDSOR, Conn., June 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:SSNC), a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, today announced that Michael J. Zamkow, former Goldman Sachs partner who played a key role in heading up the firm's Futures Sales effort in New York and European Fixed Income Sales in London, has been appointed to SS&C's Board of Directors.
"SS&C is a leader in financial technology and fund administration, two areas of keen importance to the financial services industry," said Mr. Zamkow. "My background in international financial services is another asset for SS&C as we continue to build out our worldwide franchise."
Mr. Zamkow was a partner in Goldman Sachs from 1994-2001. From 1999 he was responsible for the firm's fixed income, currency and commodity areas until his retirement in 2001. He was a Board Member of the FIA (Futures Industry Association) and LCH (London Clearing House) and also oversaw E-commerce activities for Goldman in London.
"We are pleased to welcome Michael to our Board of Directors," said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies." He is an expert in financial services and he brings perspective and depth. We look forward to his insights and counsel."
Prior to his career at Goldman which started in 1984, he obtained his undergraduate degree in accounting from Northeastern University and gained an MBA from Columbia University specializing in Finance and Futures. Mr. Zamkow also serves on the Board of Trustees of Northeastern University.
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software focused exclusively on the global financial services industry. Founded in 1986, SS&C has its headquarters in Windsor, Connecticut and offices around the world. Some 6,900 financial services organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services. These clients in the aggregate manage over $26 trillion in assets.
Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq:SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
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