Recently, the forex, CFD, and payments sectors witnessed several significant executive appointments. Among these shifts, Ahmad Aljebouri has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer at RADEX MARKETS in Seychelles. He boasts over 12 years of expertise in financial technology and trading system development. Before this role, Aljebouri was the Head of Operations at Zeal Group, managing the ZFX and Traze brokerage brands. His prior experience also includes leadership roles at Scope Markets, where he held positions such as Head of Operations and Group Head of Front Office Operations.
In another notable change, B2Prime has announced Emanuel Georgouras as its new Chief Revenue Officer. With more than 20 years of experience in institutional trading across foreign exchange and precious metals, Georgouras has also co-founded PistonDAO, a decentralized trading community in London. His tenure at Edgewater Markets spanned nearly nine years, during which he served as the UK Chief Executive Officer for over two years and held other significant positions as Managing Director and EMEA Head.
Tickmill has promoted Brunno Huertas to Regional Manager for the LATAM (Latin America) region. Joining the firm as Business Partnerships Manager for the Portuguese market, he later took on the role of Country Business Manager. Huertas also brings valuable experience from his prior position at IronFX, where he was the Head of Sales for LATAM.
In a unique development, former Polish President Andrzej Duda has joined the Supervisory Board of ZEN.COM, a fintech company. This role marks his first foray into the private sector after leaving office in August 2025. His appointment is designed to bolster ZEN.COM’s corporate governance and support its expansion initiatives into Asia and the Middle East. Notably, the updated board composition has been communicated to the Bank of Lithuania, where ZEN.COM holds an electronic money institution license.
CFI Financial Group is enhancing its presence in the Middle East by establishing a new office in Bahrain, with Yaseen Alsamerrai stepping in as Country Head. This move followed the approval of a Category 2 Investment Business Firm license from the Central Bank of Bahrain. With this expansion, CFI will now have operations in eight cities across the Middle East and North Africa, providing online trading in various asset classes.
Lastly, at Blueberry Markets, Christopher Nelson-Smith has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. He had been serving as the Head of Trading and Operations for over a year and seven months, playing a vital role in shaping the firm’s trading strategies. Prior to his tenure at Blueberry, Nelson-Smith accumulated substantial experience over eight years at Vantage, including a Director role focused on liquidity, corporate relations, and compliance management.
These recent appointments signify a growing momentum within the financial services sector, highlighting the diverse pathways through which professionals are advancing into leadership roles. The influx of experienced individuals in these key positions underscores the industry’s focus on strategic leadership in an increasingly competitive environment.