Valstro Names Chris Valpone Head of Sales

Chris Valpone, Head of Sales at Valstro.

Valstro has appointed Chris Valpone as head of sales as the cloud-native order management system provider expands its U.S.-based team. Valpone joins the executive team from Quod Financial, where he was head of sales for the Americas. He brings 25 years of financial services experience, including senior sales positions at Fidessa and ION Markets. The appointment supports Valstro’s plans to build its client base and advance development, innovation and support activities in the U.S.

Sales Leadership Appointment

Before joining Valstro, Valpone served as head of sales for the Americas at Quod Financial. He previously held the role of head of sales for the Americas at Fidessa, which later developed into global head of sales for Fidessa and all capital markets entities within ION Markets following ION’s acquisition.

Valstro positions its platform as an enterprise-ready, cloud-native order management system for institutional sell-side firms in the U.S. equities market. The company says its technology offers connectivity to buy-sides, global brokers and integrated market data, with a focus on workflow automation, scalability and trading technology control.

Platform Investment And Growth

The company has invested in building, launching and commercializing its platform as it pursues the next stage of its commercial development.

Steve Barrow, CEO at Valstro, said:

“Chris brings extensive industry experience and a deep understanding of our business, enabling him to make an immediate contribution as we scale and execute our go-to-market strategy. This appointment represents a significant step in Valstro's growth, following several years of investing heavily in building, launching, and commercializing our platform, ensuring a strong foundation for long-term success.”

Steve Barrow, CEO at Valstro, continued:

“I am delighted to be working with Chris again and am confident he will play an important role in helping Valstro achieve its goals and drive the next phase of growth.”

Workflow Technology Focus

Valstro’s platform is designed to help firms accelerate enhancements, streamline operations and support revenue opportunities while reducing costs. Its offering is intended to give clients flexibility and control over their trading technology stack without compromising speed, reliability or security.

Chris Valpone, Head of Sales at Valstro, said:

“Automating workflows and selecting the right technology partners for the future is no longer optional, it is essential for remaining competitive. I am excited to join Valstro, a company at the forefront of this new wave of innovation, combining proven resilience and performance with next-generation deterministic workflow capabilities. The opportunity to reunite with a team of professionals I deeply respect made the decision even more compelling. I look forward to what we can accomplish together and to helping shape the next chapter of Valstro's growth.”

Expanding The U.S. Team

With Valpone’s appointment, Valstro is adding experienced sales leadership as it develops its U.S. presence. The company’s emphasis on open, flexible and interoperable technology reflects its aim to support institutional sell-side trading desks as their requirements change.