The Baltic Exchange has recruited Clarksons Platou’s communications director to lead its commercial operations.

Janet Sykes will become the London-based exchange's chief commercial officer on 3 July as part of its ambitious growth plans.

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) took over the Baltic last year and Mark Jackson was appointed as chief executive.

In an exclusive interview with TradeWinds last month, Jackson said the Baltic will be able to “grow as an organisation” under SGX ownership.