Tony Huck

Senior Advisor, United States

Tony Huck is a visionary financial services executive with over 35 years of leadership in scaling organizations, leading global business development, and driving transformation in equity execution, algorithmic trading, and client services. As a CEO, president, and managing director in top-tier firms and fintech innovators, he has built high-performing teams and delivered consistent revenue growth.

Professional Focus

  • More than 35 years’ experience in financial services, including CEO, COO, president, managing director, and other executive roles
  • Fintech pioneer with extensive background developing and scaling global fintech platforms
  • Deep business and leadership expertise, notably organizational transformation, strategic growth planning, global business development, P&L ownership, mergers & acquisitions, and leadership development
  • Substantial board experience with a strong reputation as a strategic operator and visionary leader
  • Frequent keynote speaker at industry events; contributor to financial media including, social media, radio and television

Business Expertise

  • Global Head of Business Development at BestEx Research, LLC, Stamford, CT; directed business development and sales personnel for an early-stage fintech startup
  • Founder of Trade Cycle, LLC, New York, a boutique consultancy introducing institutional clients to analytics, data, EMS/OMS platforms, execution services, and clearing partners
  • Head of the Americas at big xyt, New York; led market expansion of global analytics platform across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Score Priority Corporation (now Lime Trading), New York; orchestrated strategic acquisition of Lime Brokerage and led post-merger transformation
  • President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Lime Brokerage, LLC, New York; oversaw all enterprise functions including technology, business development, marketing, operations, legal and compliance, and finance for a leading low-latency trading platform
  • Managing Director at Citadel Securities, New York; led institutional electronic trading and ATS business
  • Managing Director at RBS Securities, Stamford, CT; headed global equity execution in the U.S. for institutional clients while directing electronic trading product suite
  • Managing Director at Investment Technology Group (ITG), New York; pioneer in algorithmic and electronic trading; led development of globally recognized trading suite; directed subsidiaries in EMEA, APAC, and Canada
  • Earlier progressive roles in equities, options, futures, and derivatives sales and trading

Additional Expertise

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Technology & Trading Platforms

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Economics with concentration in Mathematics from University of Wisconsin
  • Additional coursework at Fordham University Gabelli School of Business and University of Chicago Booth School of Business
  • FINRA Licenses: Series 3 (National Futures Association), 7, 24, 63 (FINRA)

Affiliations & Awards

  • Significant Sig Award, Sigma Chi International Fraternity (2021)
  • Executive Committee Member, BestEx Research (2024-2025)
  • Executive, Finance, and Risk Committee Member, Score Priority Corporation (2019-2021)
  • Board Director and Management Committee Member, Lime Brokerage (2013-2018)
  • Management Committee Member, Citadel Securities (2012-2013)
  • Equity Management Committee Member, RBS Americas (2009-2012)
  • Executive and Global Steering Committees Member, chaired Charity Committee, ITG (1994-2008) 
Office Location Map

New York

50 Sutton Place South
New York
United States
Case Studies
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Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization

Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader

Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations

How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: Global Instability Reshapes the Private Equity Playbook

In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how global instability is reshaping private equity as firms adapt through diversification, defensive strategies, and AI-driven value creation to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Articles & Papers
The 6 Types of CFOs and How To Find the Right Fit for Your Business

Looking at the 6 types of CFOs and their roles can help you think about finding a leader who aligns with your business strategy.
Blog Post
Finding the Right Talent to Lead Your Strategic Initiatives

One of the most difficult challenges real estate private equity managers face in finding executives to run product platforms or geographic sectors is the scarcity of leaders with the right blend of investment acumen, operational expertise, and sector-specific knowledge. 
Articles & Papers
The Essential Need for CFO Succession Planning in Healthcare

To cope with high turnover and severe financial pressures, learn what healthcare CFOs prioritize in their successors and the need for CFO succession planning in healthcare.
Media
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Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Boyden with Texas A&M: What we Celebrate and what we Tolerate
Podcast
Why Planning Your Career Can Hold You Back with Laurent Therivel, former CEO of UScellular
Podcast
Leading Through Complexity with Dee Smith, CEO of Strategic Insight Group
Podcast
News & Events
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In the Media
In major shift, more family offices are shifting to fractional hiring, modular staffing

Family offices are shifting toward fractional hiring, modular staffing, and specialized advisory roles as they navigate rising costs, next‑gen transitions, and new technological demands. This article explores the evolving talent landscape — including insights from Boyden Partner Bill Flannery on the growing importance of centralized digital coordination within family offices.
Event
Boyden Joins as Sponsor of CASE District I & II Annual Conference
In the Media
Mars–Kellanova: The $36bn merger transforming the snacking sector

Discover how Mars’ $36bn acquisition of Kellanova is reshaping the global snacking landscape, expanding brand portfolios, and accelerating innovation—featuring expert insight from Boyden Partner Issy Perez on the leadership, integration, and talent implications behind this transformative megadeal.

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Office Location Map

New York

50 Sutton Place South
New York
United States
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