SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Debra Walton-Ruskin as a new independent director to its Board of Directors. Debra is a seasoned global business leader, having spent her career in financial data, data operations and executive leadership roles. Prior to joining SS&C, Debra served as the Chief Revenue Officer at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), following LSEG's acquisition of Refinitiv.

Her leadership was instrumental in successfully selling Refinitiv to LSEG, marking the culmination of nearly two decades at Refinitiv, Thomson Reuters, and Thomson Financial. She has held numerous C-suite roles, including Global Head of Market Development, Chief Data Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Revenue Officer. She was also President & CEO of Nucleus Financial, a VC-backed startup, a Partner at Cantor Fitzgerald, and a founding Board Member of the Cantor Fitzgerald Futures Exchange.

Debra began her career in financial services as head of sales for Australian-based Giltnet Limited, and was part of the team that took Giltnet public on the Australian Stock Exchange. Debra is actively involved in advancing women in business and currently serves on the Board of Springboard, a non-profit organization focused on helping female entrepreneurs grow their businesses. SS&C was recently named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek.