This week, the number of appointments, promotions, and exits slightly dropped compared to last week, with key moves coming from the FX, proprietary trading, and investment sectors.
After a record-high number of executive moves last week, this week saw a slight drop in the number of appointments, promotions, and exits. In this week's segment, notable moves came
from FX, proprietary trading, and investment platforms.
Notably, former Amazon Consultant
joined Capital.com as Global Head of Programmatic; Finalto recruited Digital
Marketing Expert Grant Ellis from CMC Markets; GCEX strengthened UAE presence
with a new Non-Executive Director; Capital.com hired Revolut's Tarek Mahassen
as Head of Risk in MENA; MetaQuotes welcomed TopFX's former executive Rami
Fleifel as Sales Manager; prop trading giant FTMO strengthened c-suite with a
new CFO and Head of Legal; Marex's former Director Tim Cunningham joined
Liquidnet; TradingView targets Australia expansion with a new Director of
Growth.
Take a look at our executive move segment for this week as we highlight the most important executive appointments, promotions, and exits from notable brands.
Executive Moves of the Week
Former Amazon Consultant Joins
Capital.com as Global Head of Programmatic
Capitcal.com appointed Patricia Lyn
Dixon as Global Head of Programmatic. Previously, Dixon worked at Amazon Ads as
a Programmatic Solutions Consultant for over two years. Before Amazon, she was
the Buyer Lead for the UK and Nordics at Magnite for one and a half years.
Besides that, Dixon also held various
roles at Omnicom Media Group. She was the Director of Programmatic AV and later
the Operational Business Director for one and a half years. She started at
Omnicom as a Senior Programmatic Video Manager nearly a year ago. Her career
began at Videology, where she spent nearly four years.
Finalto Recruits Digital Marketing
Expert Grant Ellis from CMC Markets
Finalto hired CMC Markets' Former
Digital Marketing Manager, Grant Ellis, to serve in the same capacity. Ellis
has been with CMC Markets for nearly two years as the Digital Marketing
Manager, leading the development of strategies to acquire leads and manage
marketing campaigns.
She previously served as the Digital Marketing Manager for the London-based Kingfisher Insurance. The marketing expert has also worked for other brands, including Cogora, Zinc
Media Group, and GP Acoustics. In a similar move, Finalto onboarded Daniel Leis
as the Sales Director in February, joining the company's London offices.
GCEX Strengthens UAE Presence with New
Non-Executive Director Onboard
GC Exchange FZE, the Dubai-based arm
of the GCEX Group, named Saeed Al Darmaki as the Non-Executive Director as part
of its efforts to expand its presence in the UAE. Al Darmaki's will focus on
the company's expansion. Currently, GC Exchange FZE is operating in the country
as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai's Virtual Assets
Regulatory Authority (VARA).
Headquartered in London with physical
offices in Copenhagen, Glasgow, Zug Crypto Valley, and Kuala Lumpur, GCEX
opened its Dubai offices in mid-2022 and subsequently obtained the local
license. Currently, Al Darmaki is currently the CEO of Sheesha Finance and
co-founder of the Alphabit investment fund. He also holds advisory roles in
several other companies in the country.
Saeed Al Darmaki, Non-Executive Director at GC Exchange FZE
Capital.com Hires Revolut's Tarek
Mahassen as Head of Risk in MENA
Capital.com brought Tarek Mahassen as
Head of Risk for the MENA region, ending his two-year tenure at Revolut, where
he most recently served as the Group Senior Operational Risk Manager. Earlier,
Mahassen was the Business Risk Manager at the London-based fintech giant.
Commenting about his career move,
Tarek Mahassen said: "After two and a half amazing years at Revolut, it's
time for a new chapter in my journey. I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be
joining Capital.com as Head of Risk MENA and moving to Dubai. A huge thank you
to my incredible colleagues and mentors at Revolut. Your support,
collaboration, and the memories we've created together have been truly
special."
MetaQuotes Welcomes TopFX's Former
Executive Rami Fleifel as Sales Manager
Rami Fleifel, the former Head of
Support and Back Office at TopFX joined MetaQuotes as the Sales Manager.
Fleifel recently served as the General Manager of Fondex, a forex and CFD
company based in Cyprus. While at TopFX, he also held the role of Head of Support
for EMEA.
Fleifel has held other key roles in
notable industry brands, including Spotoption Exchange, AFX Group, and IronFX
Global. At AFX Group, he was the Business Development Manager for a year, while
at IronFX Global, he served as the Account Manager. This latest appointment
comes as Metaquotes expands its product offering, including the recent launch
of the MetaTrader 5 platform beta build 4330.
Exclusive: Prop Trading Giant FTMO
Strengthens C-Suite with New CFO and Head of Legal
FTMO onboarded Radek Dyntar as the
Chief Financial Officer and also hired Eva Svobodová as the Chief Legal
Officer. These appointments came as the Czech prop trading firm gears up to
launch brokerage services. The firm has named Michael Kamerman as the Chief
Executive of its brokerage division.
This latest appointment comes as the
group expands its operations. The number of registrations on FTMO have jumped
by 30 percent year-over-year in the first three months of 2024, according to
the data by the company. Early this year, it bought a marketing agency eVisions
following the acquisition of fintech company Quantlane last year.
Marex's Former Director Tim Cunningham
Joins Liquidnet
Liquidnet, the global institutional
investment network connecting asset managers with liquidity, appointed Tim
Cunningham as the new Managing Director of Outsourced Foreign Exchange Trading
and Sales. Until recently, Cunningham was based in the New York City
Metropolitan Area, where he spent six months as a Director at Marex.
Tim Cunningham, Source: LinkedIn
The Veteran executive has also worked
with notable brands in the industry, such as Saxo Bank, Societe Generale,
American Express, and Cowen Prime Services. Cunningham was a Director at Cowen
Prime Services for more than three years. Prior to that, he served as the
Director of FX Sales at BTIG for more than four years.
TradingView Eyes Australia Expansion
with a New Director of Growth
Charting and market analysis firm
TradingView strengthened its Asia-Pacific team with the appointment of Sam
Grecner as the Director of Growth for Australia. Based in Melbourne, Grecner
has already assumed the role. In his ten-year-long career, Grecner has worked
with multiple financial services brands, including Pepperstone.
Sam Grecner as the Director of Growth for Australia at TradingView
TradingView is one of the most used
tools by traders for retail and institutional traders. Its popularity was
notable during the pandemic when retail trading demand skyrocketed. Its
easy-to-use charts and market analysis tools soon made it one of the most
visited financial services platforms globally, with over 70 million users
across 190 countries.
After a record-high number of executive moves last week, this week saw a slight drop in the number of appointments, promotions, and exits. In this week's segment, notable moves came
from FX, proprietary trading, and investment platforms.
Notably, former Amazon Consultant
joined Capital.com as Global Head of Programmatic; Finalto recruited Digital
Marketing Expert Grant Ellis from CMC Markets; GCEX strengthened UAE presence
with a new Non-Executive Director; Capital.com hired Revolut's Tarek Mahassen
as Head of Risk in MENA; MetaQuotes welcomed TopFX's former executive Rami
Fleifel as Sales Manager; prop trading giant FTMO strengthened c-suite with a
new CFO and Head of Legal; Marex's former Director Tim Cunningham joined
Liquidnet; TradingView targets Australia expansion with a new Director of
Growth.
Take a look at our executive move segment for this week as we highlight the most important executive appointments, promotions, and exits from notable brands.
Executive Moves of the Week
Former Amazon Consultant Joins
Capital.com as Global Head of Programmatic
Capitcal.com appointed Patricia Lyn
Dixon as Global Head of Programmatic. Previously, Dixon worked at Amazon Ads as
a Programmatic Solutions Consultant for over two years. Before Amazon, she was
the Buyer Lead for the UK and Nordics at Magnite for one and a half years.
Besides that, Dixon also held various
roles at Omnicom Media Group. She was the Director of Programmatic AV and later
the Operational Business Director for one and a half years. She started at
Omnicom as a Senior Programmatic Video Manager nearly a year ago. Her career
began at Videology, where she spent nearly four years.
Finalto Recruits Digital Marketing
Expert Grant Ellis from CMC Markets
Finalto hired CMC Markets' Former
Digital Marketing Manager, Grant Ellis, to serve in the same capacity. Ellis
has been with CMC Markets for nearly two years as the Digital Marketing
Manager, leading the development of strategies to acquire leads and manage
marketing campaigns.
She previously served as the Digital Marketing Manager for the London-based Kingfisher Insurance. The marketing expert has also worked for other brands, including Cogora, Zinc
Media Group, and GP Acoustics. In a similar move, Finalto onboarded Daniel Leis
as the Sales Director in February, joining the company's London offices.
GCEX Strengthens UAE Presence with New
Non-Executive Director Onboard
GC Exchange FZE, the Dubai-based arm
of the GCEX Group, named Saeed Al Darmaki as the Non-Executive Director as part
of its efforts to expand its presence in the UAE. Al Darmaki's will focus on
the company's expansion. Currently, GC Exchange FZE is operating in the country
as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai's Virtual Assets
Regulatory Authority (VARA).
Headquartered in London with physical
offices in Copenhagen, Glasgow, Zug Crypto Valley, and Kuala Lumpur, GCEX
opened its Dubai offices in mid-2022 and subsequently obtained the local
license. Currently, Al Darmaki is currently the CEO of Sheesha Finance and
co-founder of the Alphabit investment fund. He also holds advisory roles in
several other companies in the country.
Saeed Al Darmaki, Non-Executive Director at GC Exchange FZE
Capital.com Hires Revolut's Tarek
Mahassen as Head of Risk in MENA
Capital.com brought Tarek Mahassen as
Head of Risk for the MENA region, ending his two-year tenure at Revolut, where
he most recently served as the Group Senior Operational Risk Manager. Earlier,
Mahassen was the Business Risk Manager at the London-based fintech giant.
Commenting about his career move,
Tarek Mahassen said: "After two and a half amazing years at Revolut, it's
time for a new chapter in my journey. I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be
joining Capital.com as Head of Risk MENA and moving to Dubai. A huge thank you
to my incredible colleagues and mentors at Revolut. Your support,
collaboration, and the memories we've created together have been truly
special."
MetaQuotes Welcomes TopFX's Former
Executive Rami Fleifel as Sales Manager
Rami Fleifel, the former Head of
Support and Back Office at TopFX joined MetaQuotes as the Sales Manager.
Fleifel recently served as the General Manager of Fondex, a forex and CFD
company based in Cyprus. While at TopFX, he also held the role of Head of Support
for EMEA.
Fleifel has held other key roles in
notable industry brands, including Spotoption Exchange, AFX Group, and IronFX
Global. At AFX Group, he was the Business Development Manager for a year, while
at IronFX Global, he served as the Account Manager. This latest appointment
comes as Metaquotes expands its product offering, including the recent launch
of the MetaTrader 5 platform beta build 4330.
Exclusive: Prop Trading Giant FTMO
Strengthens C-Suite with New CFO and Head of Legal
FTMO onboarded Radek Dyntar as the
Chief Financial Officer and also hired Eva Svobodová as the Chief Legal
Officer. These appointments came as the Czech prop trading firm gears up to
launch brokerage services. The firm has named Michael Kamerman as the Chief
Executive of its brokerage division.
This latest appointment comes as the
group expands its operations. The number of registrations on FTMO have jumped
by 30 percent year-over-year in the first three months of 2024, according to
the data by the company. Early this year, it bought a marketing agency eVisions
following the acquisition of fintech company Quantlane last year.
Marex's Former Director Tim Cunningham
Joins Liquidnet
Liquidnet, the global institutional
investment network connecting asset managers with liquidity, appointed Tim
Cunningham as the new Managing Director of Outsourced Foreign Exchange Trading
and Sales. Until recently, Cunningham was based in the New York City
Metropolitan Area, where he spent six months as a Director at Marex.
Tim Cunningham, Source: LinkedIn
The Veteran executive has also worked
with notable brands in the industry, such as Saxo Bank, Societe Generale,
American Express, and Cowen Prime Services. Cunningham was a Director at Cowen
Prime Services for more than three years. Prior to that, he served as the
Director of FX Sales at BTIG for more than four years.
TradingView Eyes Australia Expansion
with a New Director of Growth
Charting and market analysis firm
TradingView strengthened its Asia-Pacific team with the appointment of Sam
Grecner as the Director of Growth for Australia. Based in Melbourne, Grecner
has already assumed the role. In his ten-year-long career, Grecner has worked
with multiple financial services brands, including Pepperstone.
Sam Grecner as the Director of Growth for Australia at TradingView
TradingView is one of the most used
tools by traders for retail and institutional traders. Its popularity was
notable during the pandemic when retail trading demand skyrocketed. Its
easy-to-use charts and market analysis tools soon made it one of the most
visited financial services platforms globally, with over 70 million users
across 190 countries.
Former IG and OvalX Executive Takes CEO Role at Savings Platform
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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