Category: Executives

June 04, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Lisa Pollina resigns as Non-Executive Director of IG Group

Pollina has over 10 years experience on the Boards of the Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers, The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, and Two Harbors Investment Corp, among others. At the time of her appointment at IG Group, she served at Ares Management providing consultative counsel on business services, financial services and technology investments through her role…

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United Fintech Mark Lawrence
June 03, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Former Goldman Sachs director Mark Lawrence joins United Fintech as Head of Americas

Mark Lawrence, Director and Head of Americas, United Fintech, said: United Fintech is on a mission to scale and distribute the very best fintechs in capital markets through partnership and collaboration. We want to work closely with our financial institution client base to provide elegant solutions for automating workflows, easing onboarding, delivering efficiencies and saving…

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Robinhood Markets Board expands with Jon Rubinstein, Paula Loop and Robert Zoellick
June 02, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Robinhood Markets Board expands with three new appointments

Rubinstein attended Cornell University where he received bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering. He also holds a master’s in computer science from Colorado State University. Jon Rubinstein, Robinhood’s new lead director, commented: Robinhood has transformed investing, opening up access to the markets to a generation of investors. I’m delighted to join Robinhood’s Board of…

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SGX
June 01, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SGX names Pol de Win Head of Global Sales and Origination

Loh Boon Chye, Chief Executive Officer of SGX, commented: As we enter a new growth stage, we are pleased to welcome Pol to SGX.  He adds perspective and experience honed from a vast network of relationships with regional issuers, global investors and major exchanges.  With Pol’s leadership, we look forward to broadening and deepening the…

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May 31, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Markets appoints Richard Douglas as CEO of Hong Kong business

Richard Douglas commented: I am very honoured to take on this appointment. Saxo is on an exciting journey of transformation globally, and in Hong Kong we have a huge opportunity to become more relevant for more people, through our expanded offerings for investors and continued commitment to improving the client experience. As China’s economy and…

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Refinitiv
May 27, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Refinitiv head David Craig to leave LSEG

Andrea Remyn Stone, Chief Product Officer, Data & Analytics stated: As the global financial community faces rapid change, we are uniquely positioned to partner with our customers to deliver the innovative data, analytics and investment insight solutions they need. Craig will operate in an advisory capacity until the end of his term. David Craig, Group…

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Wells Fargo appoints Ulrike Guigui as Head of Payments Strategy
May 25, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Ulrike Guigui joins Wells Fargo as Head of Payments Strategy

Ather Williams III, Wells Fargo head of Strategy, Digital, and Innovation commented: Helping our consumer and business customers send and receive money seamlessly, securely, and conveniently is one of the most important financial services we provide, and we want to remain at the forefront of technology to enable payments. Ulrike’s deep experience in the payments…

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LCH
May 25, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

LCH appoints James Pearson as Head of ForexClear

Isabelle Girolami, the CEO of LCH Ltd, stated:  I am delighted to welcome James to LCH as Head of ForexClear. He brings extensive experience of trading FX and leading global teams. He will be instrumental in driving continued growth and innovation at ForexClear, with a focus on expanding the deliverable FX and client clearing franchises.…

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