Damian Kington

Damian is an accomplished and energetic brand, communications, and marketing leader with extensive global experience in disruptive technology and financial services businesses. He is currently Global Head of Marketing (CMO) for Liquidnet, the global institutional trading network. It’s a challenging and exciting role in a very dynamic environment, utilizing every aspect of the marketing experience he has gained in 20+ years. Liquidnet is a true disrupter brand, which Damian is passionate about. Liquidnet directly connects the world’s leading asset managers via innovative technology to one of the largest pools of liquidity for equities and fixed income. Liquidnet provides a highly efficient way to execute big investment ideas, optimizing performance for the millions of people worldwide who rely on investment funds to protect and grow their money. Liquidnet also has a very cool, open, and engaged culture.   As CMO at the New York HQ, Damian is responsible for setting the strategic marketing direction for the firm, while supporting and positioning the company’s various business areas to drive maximum customer value and growth. Since taking on the role in 2010, Damian has built Liquidnet’s marketing function and team from scratch, quickly gaining credibility and respect throughout the firm and the broader industry for their accomplishments and approach. Today, Liquidnet’s unique marketing strategy hinges on reimagining established conventions. By focusing on creativity, innovation, integration, and common sense, Liquidnet is at the cutting edge of marketing in technology and finance.   Outside of his day job, Damian is Board Chair for New York City Gay Men's Chorus--a role he stepped up to take on after heading up the group's marketing and branding function for 3 years.   Damian is smart, creative, loyal, collaborative, optimistic, talented, giving, and always eager to learn and grow.

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