Trema, the premier provider of strategic software solutions for the financial industry, today announced the appointment of Régis Castagné as General Manager for the Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Mr Castagné brings over 15 years experience in the financial industry to Trema and will have a specific remit to develop the company's already prestigious presence in France.
Trema, which recently won the Global Finance Award for Best Treasury Management System Provider in Europe, has a strong foothold in France, counting Banque de France, France Telecom, Valeo and Aventis amongst its clients. Trema's principal research and development arm is also based in Sophia Antipolis, France. The recruitment of Régis Castagné follows a series of strategic regional appointments including Rudi Schlett as General Manager for Central Europe and Thomas Bergqvist as General Manager for Northern Europe.
Régis joins Trema from GL Trade, where he held the position of Sales Director, Southern Europe, responsible for regional offices in Paris, Brussels, Madrid, Geneva and Johannesburg. Prior to that he was a General Manager for Continental Europe & the Middle East at Standard & Poor's Institutional Market Services. Speaking about his appointment, Régis says: "I am extremely pleased to be given the opportunity to join a company with such fantastic assets, especially a team of recognized professionals and a proven partnership spirit with customers.