An NYSE alumna is joining a Green Mountain State ETF shop.

Maital Legum Teucrium Head of ETF Solutions

New York City-based Maital Legum is being hired by Burlington, Vermont-based Teucrium [profile], as head of ETF solutions, confirm Sal Gilbertie, founder and CEO of Teucrium, and Springer Harris, president of ETF solutions and chief operation officer at Teucrium. Legum most recently worked with the NYSE as director of exchange traded products role before exiting last month (as previously reported).

"This is a new position," a spokesperson for Teucrium tells MFWire of Legum's new role at Teucrium. The spokesperson adds that Legum started at Teucrium on February 25, working closely with Harris and reporting "into Teucrium's executive team."

"Maital will serve as the lead relationship manager for ETF issuers, quarterbacking all ETF launches and ongoing operations, with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional issuer experience," the spokesperson for Teucrium writes.

"Adding someone of Maital's caliber is a major turning point for us as we continue to build this part of our business," states Gilbertie. "The best ideas need the best people to make them into reality. Maital could not be a better fit and her efforts will no doubt further fuel the momentum we've already built in bringing the industry a new take on what a white label partner can be."

"As one of the most recognizable and respected names in ETFs, Maital is well known for her extensive knowledge of the industry's ecosystem and all that needs to happen behind the scenes to take sophisticated ideas and turn them into successful ETFs," states Harris. "Her insights will be invaluable to all of our partners."

"Having a front row seat to the evolution of the ETF landscape, I was impressed by Teucrium's agility in creating customized solutions for diverse strategies," states Legum. "I'm excited to join a team that is building client-centric, strategic and creative solutions and am looking forward to the work we will do with the many asset managers looking to drive the industry forward."

Maital first joined NYSE in 2011. Before then, she previously worked at FTSE. She is an alumna of Yeshiva University and of the University of Maryland.  

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