Brandt Mandia

Brandt Mandia is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in capital markets and electronic trading. Currently serving as Partner and Managing Director of Electronic Trading at First New York since August 2008, Brandt has played a pivotal role in the firm's operations. Brandt co-founded The Gathering Shops in July 2017 and previously held the positions of CEO and CCO at Beacon Gate Securities from November 2014 to September 2017. Prior to these roles, Brandt co-founded and served as CEO of Spartan Equities, a software design firm focusing on institutional trading platforms, which was acquired by First New York. Brandt holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wagner College and completed foundational education at Monsignor Farrell High School.