About Us

Ariel has been the market leader in developing spread betting, foreign exchange and contracts for difference software systems since 1995, refining solutions and driving innovation.

We put you in business. And we put you in control. Ariel provides financial institutions with everything from individual software components to entire trading platforms.

These are available ‘off the rail’ or made-to-measure, stand alone or seamlessly integrated with existing systems. We offer complete flexibility. Your requirements define the solution.

We are the name behind the names you know. We measure our success by our clients’ success, and the list of Ariel’s customers reads like a who’s who of the industry. Cantors Fitzgerald, Capital Spreads, City Index, E-Trade, ETX Capital, MF Global, ODL Securities, Paddy Power, Spread Ex, Trade Fair… and many more.

Ariel Communications prides itself on being a company of contrasts: brimming with youthful vigour in our pursuit of technological excellence, the speed with which we adopt innovation and our response with customer support, yet mature in our approach to our own successful company development and the transparency of our business conduct.

That is why we attract and retain the best at board, management and staff levels – and that is why we have won both awards and the trust of a client list including the best known names in the industry.

Board of Directors

Angus Clacher, Chief Executive Officer

Angus joined Ariel in July 2005. He has worked with markets and technology for over 15 years. Having originally trained as an accountant, Angus began his career in his native Australia working at the Westpac Banking Corporation and the Sydney Futures Exchange. He joined Citibank FX in London in 1994, forming and leading the Applications Group, which delivered technical solutions to more than 1500 front office staff in 48 countries. He went on to found I Want One Of Those.com – a highly successful e-commerce business which grew rapidly and profitably through to its trade sale four years later.

Simon Cox, Chief Operating Officer

Simon began his career in IT as a support specialist, before moving into development. Prior to joining Ariel in July 2007, Simon spent over 13 years in project and process management, including establishing the Business Services Department for Petards Limited. Other projects he has been involved with include the completion of the British Library and both the citywide CCTV network and the roll-out of traffic fleet computer technology for the Metropolitan Police Service.

Non-Executive Directors

Philip Kelly, Non-Executive Chairman

Philip joined the Ariel Board in July 2008. He has more than 20 years’ experience as Managing Director, Chief Executive and Non-Executive Director of private and publicly quoted software companies supplying the commercial and public sectors in the UK, Europe and the USA. He is a former Chief Executive of Radius Group PLC (turnover c.£35m) and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director. Philip has also previously worked for Digital Equipment and 3i Consultants. He has an MBA from Cranfield and an Economics Degree from Leicester.

Peter Hartley, Non-Executive Director

Peter joined the Ariel Board in July 2008. He is also currently a Non-Executive Director for GOoutdoors UK Limited and a former Group Finance Director for Blacks Leisure PLC (turnover c.£300m). Other previous roles include UK Operations Director for Regus PLC, Managing Director for Texas Homecare (turnover c.£400m) and Finance Director for the Retail Finance Co-operative Bank. Peer brings significant experience of major boards in both Executive and Non-Executive roles, and is well respected by City Retail analysts and shareholders. Peter qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Touche Ross & Co.

Investor Information

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Officers and Advisors

Directors and Advisors

Directors

Phil Kelly Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Angus Clacher Chief Executive Officer
Simon Cox Chief Operating Officer
Peter Hartley Non-Executive Director

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Registered Auditors
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Corporate Details

Registered Office:

29-32 Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7BW
Tel: +44 (0)1442 418460
Fax: +44 (0)1442 418461

Committees

The board has established two committees, each consisting of the two Non-
Executive Directors.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee meets once a year with the executive directors and
representatives of the external auditors in attendance. Its duties include the
consideration of the Annual Report and Accounts prior to submission to the Board
for approval, compliance with accounting standards, the appointment of external
auditors and the review of internal controls to safeguard shareholders’ investment
and the company’s assets.

Remuneration Committee

The Remuneration Committee’s main function is to determine the individual
remuneration packages for Executive Directors and senior management, ensuring
that they are competitive and designed to attract, retain and motivate people of the
highest calibre.