SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Brian Schell as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will report to Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Schell will join SS&C on August 7 from Cboe Global Markets, where he was Executive Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer.

He has more than 30 years of experience at global financial institutions, including H&R Block, the FDIC, KPMG and JP Morgan. At Cboe, he managed several successful acquisitions and subsequent integrations, such as Bats Global Markets, as well as the acquisitions of EuroCCP and BIDS Trading. Mr. Schell holds a master's degree in business administration, finance and investments from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame.

The company thanks Patrick Pedonti for his years of dedication leading the company through phenomenal transformation and growth while delivering consistent returns to its shareholders. Patrick will stay on through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.