In the second week of 2025, there was a notable increase in executive movements, including appointments, promotions, and departures across several companies. New faces included Myria Evdokimou, who took on the role of Head of Business Development & Partnerships at PLUGIT. This follows her extensive background in business development, where she had previously been an Executive Director focused on customer relationships and partnerships.
Former Saxo Analyst Bernardas Baciulis announced his exit from ADSS, where he served as Head of Product for New Initiatives since October 2022. His prior experience at Saxo Capital Markets UK enriched his expertise in product development and business analysis.
Juan Enrique Cadiñanos Moriano was appointed as the Head of Europe and Education at Naga Markets, marking a shift from his freelance career. His past eight years at Admiral Markets Group included key managerial positions that reinforced his industry knowledge.
Exegy welcomed Jim Fiesel as Chief Revenue Officer. Fiesel’s former role at Broadridge as Managing Director for the Americas solidifies his reputation in financial technology, coupled with essential leadership roles at Finastra and Tradeweb.
Henry Durrant was elevated to Chief Revenue Officer at Reactive Markets, having previously contributed as Head of Business Development. His prior experience at FXSpotStream highlights his capabilities in managing global liquidity efforts.
Nick Jay became the Chief Operating Officer at TIOmarkets, expressing enthusiasm for leading the company towards its full potential. His arrival coincides with a period of growth and transition for the Cyprus-based broker.
Equiti Group appointed Navin Dsouza as Chief Operating Officer for Digital Assets and Gold. His prior background at Dubai Financial Market and ComTech Gold equips him with relevant experience in managing digital asset operations.
Andreas Andreou joined INGOT Brokers as Chief Sales Officer while maintaining his role as co-CEO of his proprietary trading firm, demonstrating the increasing trend of dual roles within the industry.
Phil Weisberg, recognized for founding FXAll, left his position at OneZero after five years of contributing to the company’s growth. His departure follows a long-standing involvement in enhancing strategic planning and partnerships at OneZero.
Praxis Digital Trading named Bea Picciano their new Chief Operating Officer, having previously served as Senior Vice President for Operations. Her own history includes valuable experience from various financial firms, enriching her new leadership role.
The chairmanship of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will see a transition as Rostin Behnam announced he will resign after a significant tenure characterized by high-profile enforcement actions and extensive debates on crypto regulation.
Lastly, CMC Markets has shown its commitment to growth in Asia by appointing Christopher Forbes as the new Head of Asia. This integrated leadership role across CMC Markets’ brands is seen as a strategic move to enhance client experiences and expand their footprint.
Overall, this surge in executive movements reflects a dynamic start to the year, with companies strategically positioning themselves for future growth amidst changing market landscapes.