LMAX Exchange, the UK’s leading financial technology firm is set to continue its extreme sporting prowess by sponsoring a team in the biennial Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. LMAX Exchange made its global ocean-racing debut at the end of August 2015 when the 40,000 nautical mile race began in London. The race, recognised as one of the hardest endurance challenges in the world, reflects the LMAX Exchange company values of ambition, teamwork and innovation.
8 LEGS
14 RACES
0°C - 35°C
+40,000 MILES
“Overcoming challenges is at the heart of our business. It takes courage to disrupt the world’s largest financial sector and the competition, ambition and camaraderie required by the Clipper Race will also be a huge motivation for our own team. We are focused on expanding our global reach even further and believe our unique vision for global FX trading is set to lead industry change not only in the UK but globally. This race is symbolic for us, a physical manifestation of our global growth.
David Mercer, LMAX Exchange CEO
The Clipper Race is one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other. With no previous sailing experience necessary, it’s a record breaking 40,000 nautical mile race around the world on a 70-foot ocean racing yacht, divided into eight legs and 16 individual races. It is the only race in the world where the organisers supply a fleet of twelve identical racing yachts, each with a fully qualified skipper to safely guide the crew.
Ports
LMAX Exchange will race into some of the most iconic ports around the globe. On the importance of in-port activations along the race route, David Mercer comments: “Engagement on the race is key for us. We will certainly be running big destination events in New York, Sydney and back here in London for our customers. Many of our customers are banks, funds, brokers and even individuals. China is a long term opportunity for us so Qingdao will be a significant activation market.”
LMAX Exchange is one of twelve teams participating in the Clipper Race, which trains amateur crew to race across the world’s most challenging oceans under the leadership of a professional skipper. LMAX Exchange CEO, David Mercer, will be joining part of the race. The team will be led by French Skipper Olivier Cardin, he comments: “I have never been one to do things in half measures, LMAX Exchange is an ambitious company and will match my own vision for the race. David is no stranger to tests like this and I am looking forward to having him join us on the race. ”
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CIRCUMNAVIGATION
GREAT BRITAIN
TAX PARTNER, RETIRING JUNE 2014
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RETIRED
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SWITZERLAND
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR TO CEO
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INVESTOR RELATIONS MANAGER, SONY CORPORATION
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FRANCE
BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST
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BELGIUM
GROUP MANAGER
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GREAT BRITAIN
SECONDARY TEACHER
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GREAT BRITAIN
PRINCIPAL @ MONITORING[4]CHANGE
1, 6
BELGIUM
FIELD ENGINEER
1, 2
COLOMBIA
SALES DIRECTOR
1, 2, 3, 4
GREAT BRITAIN
RESTAURANT OWNER / OPERATOR
1, 8
FRANCE
AIRLINE PILOT
1, 2, 3, 4, 8
NETHERLAND
FINE ART PAINTER
1
GREAT BRITAIN
BUSINESS OWNER
1, 2
GREAT BRITAIN
PROJECT MANAGER
1
FRANCE
MARKETING MANAGER
1, 2, 3, 4
AUSTRALIA
1
FRANCE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER - UNITED NATIONS - GENE
1
FRANCE
INSURANCE BROKER
1, 2, 3, 4
SWEDEN
EMEA ALLIANCE MANAGER
1
FRANCE
PROJECT MANAGER
1, 7
GREAT BRITAIN
MANAGER
2
SPAIN
FIELD ENGINEER
1, 2
COLOMBIA
SALES DIRECTOR
1, 2, 3, 4
GREAT BRITAIN
AIRLINE PILOT
1, 2, 3, 4, 8
NETHERLANDS
BUSINESS OWNER
1, 2
GREAT BRITAIN
MARKETING MANAGER
1, 2, 3, 4
AUSTRALIA
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
2, 8
FRANCE
INSURANCE BROKER
1, 2, 3, 4
SWEDEN
TRADER IN SABBATICAL
2, 4
FRANCE
2
SWITZERLAND
MARKETING COORDINATOR
3, 4
GREAT BRITAIN
SALES DIRECTOR
1, 2, 3, 4
GREAT BRITAIN
AIRLINE PILOT
1, 2, 3, 4, 8
NETHERLANDS
RETIRED ORTHODONTIST
3
GREAT BRITAIN
DOCTOR
3
BELGIUM - FRANCE
MARKETING MANAGER
1, 2, 3, 4
AUSTRALIA
INSURANCE BROKER
1, 2, 3, 4
SWEDEN
GENERAL MANAGER
3
FRANCE
BOARD DIRECTOR, PR & MARKETING AGENCY
3
GREAT BRITAIN
SALES CONSULTANT
3
GREAT BRITAIN
MARKETING COORDINATOR
3, 4
GREAT BRITAIN
INVESTMENT BANKER
4
GREAT BRITAIN
SALES DIRECTOR
1, 2, 3, 4
GREAT BRITAIN
AIRLINE PILOT
1, 2, 3, 4, 8
NETHERLANDS
MARKETING MANAGER
1, 2, 3, 4
AUSTRALIA
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
4, 7
AUSTRALIA
INSURANCE BROKER
1, 2, 3, 4
SWEDEN
CONTRACTS MANAGER
4, 5
GREAT BRITAIN
TRADER IN SABBATICAL
2, 4
FRANCE
VET
5, 6
BIOLOGIST & BIOLOGY TEACHER
5, 6, 7, 8
SWITZERLAND
CONTRACTS MANAGER
4, 5
GREAT BRITAIN
STUDENT
5, 6, 7, 8
MONACO
NONE
5
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
5
GREAT BRITAIN
VET
5, 6
PRINCIPAL @ MONITORING[4]CHANGE
1, 6
GERMANY
BIOLOGIST & BIOLOGY TEACHER
5, 6, 7, 8
SWITZERLAND
6
MIDWIFE
FRANCE
FINANCIAL ANALYST
6
FRANCE
IT CONSULTANT
6, 7, 8
NETHERLANDS
STUDENT
5, 6, 7, 8
MONACO
PETROLEUM ENGINEER
6, 7, 8
FRANCE
POLYGRAPHIC ENGINEER/TEAMLEADER
6
SWITZERLAND
SALES DIRECTOR
6
DIRECTOR
7, 8
BIOLOGIST & BIOLOGY TEACHER
5, 6, 7, 8
SWITZERLAND
7, 8
GREAT BRITAIN
TEACHER AND CONSULTANT
7
DOCTOR
7, 8
GREAT BRITAIN
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
4, 7
AUSTRALIA
IT CONSULTANT
6, 7, 8
NETHERLANDS
PR MANAGER
7, 8
GREAT BRITAIN
STUDENT
5, 6, 7, 8
MONACO
PETROLEUM ENGINEER
6, 7, 8
FRANCE
PROJECT MANAGER
1, 7
GREAT BRITAIN
GROUP ACCOUNTANT
7
GREAT BRITAIN
DIRECTOR
7, 8
BIOLOGIST & BIOLOGY TEACHER
5, 6, 7, 8
SWITZERLAND
RESTAURANT OWNER / OPERATOR
1, 8
FRANCE
AIRLINE PILOT
1, 2, 3, 4, 8
NETHERLANDS
7, 8
GREAT BRITAIN
MAINTENANCE PLANNER
8
SWITZERLAND
PROPERTY DEVELOPER
8
GREAT BRITAIN
DOCTOR
7, 8
GREAT BRITAIN
IT CONSULTANT
6, 7, 8
NETHERLANDS
PR MANAGER
7, 8
GREAT BRITAIN
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
2, 8
FRANCE
STUDENT
5, 6, 7, 8
MONACO
PETROLEUM ENGINEER
6, 7, 8
FRANCE
Aug - Sep 2015
Facts | |
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Length | 5,968mi / 9,604km |
Days at sea | 30 |
Temperature | 15°C – 35°C |
No. of races: | 2 |
Sep - Oct 2015
Facts | |
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Length | 3,932mi / 6,328km |
Days at sea | 18 |
Temperature | 12°C - 20°C |
No. of races: | 1 |
Oct - Nov 2015
Facts | |
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Length | 5,575mi / 8,972km |
Days at sea | 26 |
Temperature | 12°C - 28°C |
No. of races: | 1 |
Nov - Dec 2015
Facts | |
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Length | 5,015mi / 8,071km |
Days at sea | 29 |
Temperature | 15°C - 30°C |
No. of races: | 3 |
Dec 2015 - Feb 2016
Facts | |
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Length | 6,985mi / 11,241km |
Days at sea | 48 |
Temperature | 0°C - 30°C |
No. of races: | 2 |
Feb - Apr 2016
Facts | |
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Length | 6,637mi / 10,682km |
Days at sea | 30 |
Temperature | 0°C - 22°C |
No. of races: | 1 |
Apr - May 2016
Facts | |
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Length | 7,117mi / 11,454km |
Days at sea | 32 |
Temperature | 18°C - 32°C |
No. of races: | 2 |
Jun - Jul 2016
Facts | |
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Length | 4,894mi / 7,876km |
Days at sea | 24 |
Temperature | 15°C - 25°C |
No. of races: | 3 |
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