Chery Graden has been promoted to senior vice president, group head of legal and business affairs and corporate secretary for TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X) She has also been appointed an officer of TMX Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

Graden began her legal career at Torys LLP in 1996 and joined TMX Group in 2004 as chief legal officer at NGX in Calgary. Her role has grown over the years to encompass additional responsibilities, including legal and regulatory affairs for the Canadian Depository for Securities. In January 2013, Graden was promoted to vice president, cash clearing and energy.

“We are very pleased to have Cheryl taking on this vital role within the organization,” says Lou Eccleston, chief executive officer of TMX Group. “She has already had a distinguished career, and given her vast experience and skills, I know Cheryl is well prepared and ready to lead our legal team into the future.”

In addition to an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta, Graden earned Bachelor of Laws and Masters of Law (Securities) degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School and is called to the Bar of Ontario.

Graden begins in her new role immediately. She follows predecessor Sharon Pel, who announced her retirement in August.