Sustainable Trading, the non-profit membership organisation dedicated to improving the sustainability of the global markets trading industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Philip Bille, an expert in market structure and trading strategy, and Chiara Ginty, a leader in post-trade operations and automation.
Their extensive industry experience and commitment to responsible trading practices will further support Sustainable Trading’s mission to help firms implement practical, positive changes in their operations.
As the organisation celebrates its third anniversary, Philip and Chiara were elected by members during the recent Annual General Meeting, succeeding Cathy Gibson and Christophe Hock, whom the organisation thanks for their dedicated service and contributions.
Frank Loughlin, Board Chair of Sustainable Trading, commented: “We are excited to welcome Philip and Chiara to the Sustainable Trading board. Their experience and leadership will be a huge asset as we continue to drive sustainability in trading, and help our members find practical ways to balance commercial success with responsible, long-term practices.”
Philip Bille
Philip is a specialist in market structure and trading strategy, with expertise in execution dynamics and counterparty relationships
. As Head of Buy-side Dealing & Market Structure at Degroof Petercam, he oversees trading activities for the Group’s Institutional Asset Management and Private Banking entities.
After 15 years in sell-side equities, he established the Buy-Side Dealing Desk for Petercam in 2007 and assumed his current role following the Degroof Petercam merger in 2015. A regular speaker at industry conferences and professional forums, Philip holds a Master’s degree in Economics (Belgium) and an MBA (San Diego, USA).
Philip shared his enthusiasm about joining the board: “I am honoured to join the Sustainable Trading board and play a role in shaping a more sustainable and responsible trading industry. Market structure and execution are key to delivering better outcomes, and I look forward to working alongside fellow board members to drive real change.”
Chiara Ginty
Chiara is EMEA Head of Operations at BTIG Limited, overseeing post-execution services across Equities and Fixed Income. With
nearly 20 years in financial markets, she drives operational automation and leads BTIG’s Diversity & Inclusion Group. Previously, she spent 13 years at Goldman Sachs International managing Equity operations teams. In 2024, she was a finalist in the European Women in Finance Award for Excellence in Operations, recognising her impact on operational efficiency and market infrastructure. Chiara holds a degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from Italy and is fluent in three languages.
Chiara added: “I am thrilled to be joining the Sustainable Trading board at such an important time for the industry. Sustainability and operational excellence go hand in hand, and I look forward to supporting efforts that promote greater efficiency, inclusivity and innovation across financial markets.”
Philip and Chiara’s expertise will help guide Sustainable Trading’s efforts to support members with best practices and practical solutions that align their trading operations with sustainability goals.
About Sustainable Trading
Sustainable Trading is dedicated to improving the sustainability of the global markets trading industry. A non-profit membership organisation, it supports members to implement practical, positive changes within the operations of their trading businesses. Members contribute to the development of its work, take action to drive change in their organisations and advocate for a more sustainable trading industry.
Members benefit from tailored best practices that enhance outcomes, structured roadmaps that encourage progress and standardised measurement frameworks that foster transparency across the industry. The organisation also provides networks for members to share challenges, develop ideas and drive impactful change together.
Its diverse and collaborative membership spans over 50 members across 11 countries and three continents—including investment managers, banks, brokers, exchanges, and service providers. Established in 2022, Sustainable Trading provides a platform that empowers its members to lead the way toward a more responsible and sustainable trading industry.
To find out more, visit: sustainable-trading.org