Martin Abbott
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| Martin Abbott | |
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| Occupation | CEO |
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| Employer | London Metal Exchange |
| Location | London |
| Web site | http://www.lme.com/home.asp |
Martin Abbott is chief executive of the London Metal Exchange, assuming the role on October 2, 2006.
Background
Abbott succeeded Simon Heale, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the LME, where he worked as marketing director from 1990-1993. He rejoined the exchange from Metal Bulletin, where he was publisher and editor-in-chief of its Metals, Minerals and Mining Division of Metal Bulletin.
He also worked for LME Ring-dealing members AMT (1998-2000) and Sogemin (1993-1997), starting his career as a trainee reporter before moving to his first spell at Metal Bulletin (1984-1988) and then McGraw-Hill (1988-1990)[1].
Education
Abbott studied at Leicester University in the UK.
References
- ↑ Press release. LME. Retrieved on February 8, 2008.
