HF Markets (HFM) has appointed Ahmad Qutaishat as Senior Business Development Manager, marking another senior-level hire for the brokerage as it continues to expand its regional operations. Qutaishat joins HFM after serving as Vice President of Sales at ATFX MENA for nearly one year.

HFM Appoints Ahmad Qutaishat as Senior Business Development Manager

Qutaishat brings more than six years of financial services experience to his new role at HFM. He has worked his way up through senior positions at several brokerages across the Middle East and North Africa, building expertise in institutional sales and digital assets along the way.

The hire adds depth to HFM's business development operations as the firm looks to expand its presence in the region. Prior to his role at ATFX MENA, where he held the Vice President Sales position from June 2024 to May 2025, Qutaishat served as Director at VT Markets for five months. His most extensive tenure was with Equiti Group, where he spent over five years in various capacities, culminating in a Sales Vice President role.

“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Senior Business Development Manager at HFM,” Qutaishat commented. “I am a strong believer in the power of knowledge, as professional growth is fueled by continuous learning. Especially in the ever changing world of trading.”

Another Executive Appointment

Qutaishat’s arrival at HFM marks another leadership change at the company in recent months. In February, HFM appointed former Hantec Markets executive Hayel Abu-Hamdan as Chief Commercial Officer. Abu-Hamdan brings extensive experience in the forex Forex Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Read this Term industry, having previously worked with firms such as HiFX, MIG Investments SA, and Rosenthal Collins Group.

“At HFM, I will lead our commercial strategy, refine products, enhance customer support, and drive the next phase of global success,” he explained. “It’s an honor to join a company known for its innovation and excellence, and I look forward to working with the exceptionally talented team to expand into new markets and deliver greater value to our clients.”

Separately, Hantec Markets promoted Michael O'Sullivan to Chief Technology Officer last year. Previously Head of Technology Strategy, O'Sullivan has held senior roles at several financial firms, including Infinox Global, ATFX UK, and CMC Markets.