Category: Executives

May 31, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Elizabeth Leskauskaite joins BidX Markets as its new liquidity manager

Simon Blackledge, CEO of BidX Markets, said: BidX Markets is dedicated to providing exceptional trading experiences and innovative solutions to financial institutions. We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth to our team. With her proven track record in liquidity management and a deep understanding of the Forex, CFD and crypto markets, we are confident that Elizabeth…

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May 25, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Finalto names Paul Groves UK B2B CEO

Prior to Finalto, Groves started his career at NatWest Bank, before moving into the commodity market for two LME brokers – Brandeis and Gerald Metals, where gained his first experience in FX trading desks. He further built his career into foreign exchange and bullion trading with companies like Linnco Europe, ADM Investor Services, ODL Securities…

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May 23, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASX names Tim Whiteley chief information officer

Whiteley has led the ASX’s CHESS Replacement Solution Design work since November 2022 after the company decided to reassess its CHESS replacement project. Lofthouse noted that Whiteley’s appointment further provides continuity of technology leadership for CHESS replacement. He will continue to lead the CHESS replacement until he has selected a new leadership team for the…

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May 22, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Morgan Stanley CEO, James Gorman, to step down within a year

The company’s board of directors has already found three candidates to take Gorman’s place but hasn’t disclosed their names. According to Reuters, co-presidents Ted Pick and Andy Saperstein, and head of investment management Dan Simkowitz are the most likely candidates for the role of Morgan Stanley's CEO. However, the three most mentioned contenders for Gorman’s…

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May 11, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Rob Irvin joins Marex as chief financial officer

Additionally, Irvin is a qualified chartered accountant. He has also spent time in Deloitte’s Transaction Services division, where he focused on both financial and operational due diligence on major capital markets transactions. Ian Lowitt, CEO of Marex, commented: We are thrilled to welcome Rob to Marex during this exciting phase of our development. Successful execution…

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Wael Hammad joins XS.com as Chief Commercial Officer
May 09, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

XS.com hires Wael Hammad as Chief Commercial Officer

Mohamad Ibrahim, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at XS.com about the firm’s new hire, said: I am delighted to welcome our new Chief Commercial Officer, Wael Hammad, to the Group. With his extensive experience from working in the finance and FinTech world for many years, coupled with his proven track record of success, I am…

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May 02, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Tilman Schultz joins GCEX as head of partnerships

Lars Holst, Founder and CEO, GCEX said: We see significant growth opportunities for GCEX across Europe and are excited to strengthen our institutional team to cover German-speaking markets. Having worked with Tilman previously at Saxo Bank, I know that he has the expertise, regional knowledge and contacts to help us to build an even stronger…

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May 02, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

XS.com appoints Chanelle Tsoka as South Africa Country Director

Mohamad Ibrahim, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at XS.com, commented: Chanelle will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our operations for this important part of the world, including developing and executing our strategic plan for South Africa - ensuring it is in line with XS Group’s overall objectives. She will be in charge of…

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