GTN Names Sham Treon Chief Risk Officer for Middle East

GTN appointed Sham Treon as its Chief Risk Officer for the Middle East region. With over 25 years of experience across major global institutions, Treon’s leadership is expected to boost GTN’s growth strategy in this key market.

The Appointment and Leadership Role

Sham Treon joins GTN from Arqaam Capital, a Dubai-based investment firm, where he served as the global head of risk for the past five years. His extensive background in risk management and consulting spans firms like Jefferies, EY, ABN Amro, and Accenture, giving him a deep understanding of global markets and risk frameworks.

As GTN’s new CRO, Treon will oversee all risk management practices in the Middle East, ensuring that the company meets its ambitious expansion goals while managing the risks inherent in fast-growing financial markets, the company mentioned today (Tuesday).

Commenting about the appointment, Damian Bunce, the Chief Executive Officer for GTN Middle East, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sham to the regional team at GTN. His skill set and professional experience will be fundamental in positioning us for the next level of growth.”

GTN's Global Expansion

GTN is a global fintech firm with broker-dealer and capital markets services licenses in multiple jurisdictions. The company serves clients worldwide, including Brazil, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UAE, the UK, and the US.

Since last year, GTN has been boosting its presence in the Middle East through key executive appointments. The company named Zaid Aloul as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the region. Aloul has two decades of experience and deep ties to the brokerage and wealth management sectors in the Gulf Cooperation Council and Levant.

Additionally, GTN brought Christopher Gregory as its new CEO for Europe. Gregory has over 20 years of experience in SaaS solutions, brokerage services, and fintech, and he has a background in launching and scaling businesses in these areas.