Hegeman brings nearly 20 years of experience in digital advertising and business strategy.
He also serves on the Boards of Jio Platforms Limited and the Center for Election Science.
John Hegeman , From Robinhood
Robinhood has announced that John Hegeman has joined its
Board of Directors. Hegeman has nearly two decades of experience in digital
advertising, product development, and business strategy.
Meta CRO Hegeman Appointed to Robinhood
Vlad Tenev, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Robinhood, Source: LinkedIn
“Hegeman has strong experience driving innovation and
growth across platforms and brings valuable perspectives as we expand our
platform for millions of users,” said Vlad Tenev, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Robinhood.
Hegeman is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Meta,
where he leads the company's global monetization efforts. Since joining Meta in
2007, Hegeman has been involved in shaping its advertising business, managing
teams across various areas such as ads, Feed, Stories, notifications, and
integrity.
Hegeman Joins for Growth
“Technology has the power to transform industries and
create new opportunities for people everywhere,” said Hegeman.
Hegeman, who holds a degree in mathematics and economics
from Stanford University, brings extensive experience to Robinhood’s Board. Along with his new position at Robinhood, he also serves
on the Board of Directors for Jio Platforms Limited and the Center for Election
Science.
“Robinhood has been a trailblazer in making financial
markets more accessible, and I look forward to contributing to its next phase
of growth and innovation,” Hegeman added.
Meta’s Revenue Grows 1,200% Over Decade
Meanwhile, Meta Platforms has experienced significant
fluctuations over the past decade but has continued to grow its business.
The company’s revenue increased by 1,200% over this period,
surpassing the growth of Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple. Initially, Meta's growth
was driven by its digital advertising dominance. However, between 2016 and
2019, the company faced privacy concerns, regulatory scrutiny, and scandals
like Cambridge Analytica, which led to adjustments in its strategy.
Meta refocused on Instagram and WhatsApp, invested in AI
tools for misinformation, and adopted a privacy-first approach. After a stock
crash in 2022 and a revenue decline, the company recovered, reporting $164.5
billion in revenue in 2024, a 22% increase from the previous year.
Robinhood has announced that John Hegeman has joined its
Board of Directors. Hegeman has nearly two decades of experience in digital
advertising, product development, and business strategy.
Meta CRO Hegeman Appointed to Robinhood
Vlad Tenev, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Robinhood, Source: LinkedIn
“Hegeman has strong experience driving innovation and
growth across platforms and brings valuable perspectives as we expand our
platform for millions of users,” said Vlad Tenev, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Robinhood.
Hegeman is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Meta,
where he leads the company's global monetization efforts. Since joining Meta in
2007, Hegeman has been involved in shaping its advertising business, managing
teams across various areas such as ads, Feed, Stories, notifications, and
integrity.
Hegeman Joins for Growth
“Technology has the power to transform industries and
create new opportunities for people everywhere,” said Hegeman.
Hegeman, who holds a degree in mathematics and economics
from Stanford University, brings extensive experience to Robinhood’s Board. Along with his new position at Robinhood, he also serves
on the Board of Directors for Jio Platforms Limited and the Center for Election
Science.
“Robinhood has been a trailblazer in making financial
markets more accessible, and I look forward to contributing to its next phase
of growth and innovation,” Hegeman added.
Meta’s Revenue Grows 1,200% Over Decade
Meanwhile, Meta Platforms has experienced significant
fluctuations over the past decade but has continued to grow its business.
The company’s revenue increased by 1,200% over this period,
surpassing the growth of Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple. Initially, Meta's growth
was driven by its digital advertising dominance. However, between 2016 and
2019, the company faced privacy concerns, regulatory scrutiny, and scandals
like Cambridge Analytica, which led to adjustments in its strategy.
Meta refocused on Instagram and WhatsApp, invested in AI
tools for misinformation, and adopted a privacy-first approach. After a stock
crash in 2022 and a revenue decline, the company recovered, reporting $164.5
billion in revenue in 2024, a 22% increase from the previous year.
Bank of London Product Head: “Clients Don’t Want to Wait for Cutoff Times” On-Chain
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
