In a wave of executive changes across financial firms, several new appointments and shifts in leadership have taken place recently.
CFI Financial Group has elevated its Global Director of Marketing to the position of Chief Marketing Officer, tasked with overseeing international marketing efforts as well as brand management and digital strategies. This new role includes responsibilities such as performance tracking and client communications throughout various markets.
At Abu Dhabi-based brokerage ADSS, Dan Squires has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer. He previously held the same position at Saxo Bank’s UK branch and has significant experience in sales leadership within the financial sector.
Virtu Financial has made a significant move by promoting Aaron Simons from Chief Technology Officer to Chief Executive Officer. Simons has been with the company since 2008 and takes over leadership following the retirement of his predecessor, while also joining the board of directors.
Your Bourse has undergone leadership changes with Elina Pedersen stepping into the Chief Executive Officer role. A co-founder of the company, Pedersen succeeded the former CEO who transitioned to Chairman of the Board after years of guidance since the firm’s inception.
In a notable departure, Markus Schwab stepped down as CEO of Yuh, where he served in this capacity for four years. This transition follows a significant acquisition, providing Swissquote full ownership of the digital finance platform. Schwab has now taken on a new role leading IT Management at Berner Kantonalbank.
Neomarkets Group has appointed Dominique El Khoury as its new Chief Executive Officer. El Khoury comes from SquaredFinancial, where he served as the Global Head of Business Development, showcasing a strong background in building business operations in the Middle East and Africa.
The financial services firm IG has seen the departure of Amit Naker, who spent nearly two decades with the company, predominantly in various technology and operational leadership roles. His exit marks the conclusion of a significant tenure with the firm.
Camila Pinto has been hired by FYNXT as the Commercial Director for the UK and LATAM regions. Pinto brings over 15 years of relevant experience from StoneX Group, where she held multiple senior positions, positioning her well to drive client acquisition and business growth.
In the cryptocurrency sector, Crypto.com has appointed Louis Hawila as the Vice President of Capital Markets for Europe. Hawila relocates from his previous role as CEO of a brokerage that serves professional investors, bringing valuable insights from the financial landscape, including experience with Coinbase.
Brokeree Solutions is also undergoing changes in its marketing department as Anton Sokolov, the Head of Marketing, will be leaving after almost eight years with the company. His contributions significantly promoted the firm’s technology services across various trading platforms. In the interim, Arina Sharagina, the current PR Manager, will step up to lead the marketing efforts.
Finally, AccessFintech has appointed Sarah Shenton, a former Goldman Sachs executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Shenton has extensive experience in operations and strategic investing, having served on the board of AccessFintech after leading a substantial investment in the company from Goldman Sachs.
These executive movements signify strategic reallocations within important financial firms, reflecting both growth-oriented decision-making and adaptations to new market demands.