BestEx Research Grows Business Development Team, Appoints Managing Director Charlie Whitlock

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BestEx Research Group LLC, a leading provider of high-performance algorithmic execution and measurement solutions for equities and global futures, today announced the appointment of Charlie Whitlock as Managing Director of Business Development. He will be based out of Boston.

"Charlie's sterling reputation for serving clients with integrity and dedication aligns with our vision at BestEx Research to deliver the very best for our clients—building lasting partnerships rather than transactional relationships," said Hitesh Mittal, Founder and CEO of BestEx Research. "Charlie is a trusted voice in our industry, with deep product experience. He will be instrumental in strengthening existing client relationships and extending our reach to new clients globally."

Charlie Whitlock joins BestEx Research with more than 20 years of experience in electronic and algorithmic trading. Most recently, he served as Head of Americas Distribution at XTX Markets, where he developed institutional and retail trading strategies for the U.S. market. Prior to that, he led electronic trading sales for the Americas at Credit Suisse, overseeing client relationships that generated significant revenue for the bank's Advanced Execution Services (AES) platform. Earlier in his career, Charlie held senior leadership roles at ITG, J.P. Morgan, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he played a critical role in scaling multi-asset electronic trading businesses.

Charlie Whitlock commented, "I have followed BestEx Research's impressive journey in becoming one of the leading algorithmic trading platforms, backed by rigorous empirical research in execution and market microstructure. In conversations with clients and colleagues, the firm is consistently held in the highest regard. I am excited to join at this important moment of the firm's growth and to work closely with clients to further strengthen the value BestEx Research brings to their trading and investment processes."

In addition to the appointment of Charlie Whitlock, Reed Carlson has also joined the firm with more than a decade of experience in algorithmic execution sales, earlier serving at J.P. Morgan, Virtu Financial, and KCG Holdings. These strategic additions highlight BestEx Research's commitment to deepening client partnerships while scaling globally across asset classes and regions.

To learn more about BestEx Research's high-performance, multi-asset execution algorithms offered within the firm's Algorithm Management System (AMS)—including the platform's no-code strategy customization and automation tools, simulation and A/B testing capabilities, order management dashboard, and transaction cost analytics (TCA)—please visit bestexresearch.com.     

About BestEx Research

BestEx Research Group LLC is a provider of sophisticated execution algorithms for equities and futures aimed at reducing trading costs for buy-side managers. The firm's cloud-based Algorithm Management System (AMS) combines their execution algorithms with a user-friendly dashboard, transaction cost analysis, customization, and automation in the industry's first multi-asset, independent algorithmic execution platform. BestEx Research also offers sell-side firms a seamless, customizable trading solution for their clients with no coding required. For more information on BestEx Research's mission and products, or to request a product demo, visit www.bestexresearch.com. Please follow BestEx Research on LinkedIn and X.

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