Alvarez-Buylla will navigate Gold-i’s business and develop its commercial strategy.
Hillier will report to Alvarez-Buylla, who will use his B2B and B2C sales experience.
Gold-i announced that it has Elevated Mark Alvarez-Buylla to Chief Commercial Officer and appointed David Hillier as Senior Sales Consultant to its Sales Operations team.
According to a press release shared with Finance Magnates, Mark Alvarez-Buylla, a current member of the Gold-i management team, has been promoted by Gold-i, a trading systems integration specialist for the financial services industry, to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Additionally, David Hillier, a senior sales executive with experience in the Fintech industry, has been named as Senior Sales Consultant to Gold-I’s Sales Operations team.
In the new role as CCO, Alvarez-Buylla will navigate Gold-i’s business and develop its commercial strategy. He will also take charge of the sales, marketing and finance functions.
While Hillier will report to Alvarez-Buylla, who will use his B2B and B2C sales experience that encompasses a variety of areas including retail and high-end property.
Alvarez-Buylla Vocational Past
Mark Alvarez-Buylla
Previous to this announcement, Gold-i has benefitted from Alvarez-Buylla in a couple of roles. His most recent post was Director of Operations, which he fulfilled for the last nine months. Prior to that promotion, the company utilised him as Head of Operations for approximately three years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Earlier on, he spent more than six years at Eze Software Group with his last position as Associate Director. Additionally, he had taken on two other roles as Senior Business Consultant and Business Consultant in reverse order.
His earliest known job was at Tradar Ltd as an Implementation Analyst. It was an internship that progressed for sixteen months before he moved on.
Hillier’s Career Background
Before Hillier received his designation, Bluesky International Limited employed him as the Business Development Manager for around a year.
David Hillier
Moreover, he spent most of his career with emapsite.com, close to eight years. First, he began in April 2013 as a Regional Account Manager. Then after close to three years, the company elevated him to Senior UK Sales Executive and Technical Account Manager. From there, he fulfilled the requirements of the role for a further five years.
Enhancing Our Client Service and Driving the Business Forwards
Commenting on the two appointments, Tom Higgins, the CEO of Gold-i said: “Congratulations to Mark on a much-deserved promotion. Mark truly embodies Gold-i’s core values and, since joining the firm in 2018, has played a major role in streamlining our processes, enhancing our client service and driving the business forwards. He will be an asset to the company as CCO, and I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to grow the business.”
Alvarez-Buylla described: “Gold-i had its most successful year last year, and we are in a strong position for further growth, especially with David on board as Senior Sales Consultant. With our focus this year on growing our Crypto SwitchTM 2.0 client base of fund managers and brokers, David is ideally placed to grow this segment of Gold-i’s business.”
Higgins contributed further by adding: “I’d also like to welcome David to the Gold-i team. David impressed us at the interview with his in-depth knowledge of the digital asset space and his proven track record working for SME businesses in B2B sales.”
“Joining Gold-i is a great career move for me, combining my interest in digital assets with my sales experience. I am very excited about entering a new sector. Gold-i is a pioneer in the digital assets space, and I really believe that digital assets are going to change the world, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to work at Gold-i,” Hillier stated.
Gold-i announced that it has Elevated Mark Alvarez-Buylla to Chief Commercial Officer and appointed David Hillier as Senior Sales Consultant to its Sales Operations team.
According to a press release shared with Finance Magnates, Mark Alvarez-Buylla, a current member of the Gold-i management team, has been promoted by Gold-i, a trading systems integration specialist for the financial services industry, to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Additionally, David Hillier, a senior sales executive with experience in the Fintech industry, has been named as Senior Sales Consultant to Gold-I’s Sales Operations team.
In the new role as CCO, Alvarez-Buylla will navigate Gold-i’s business and develop its commercial strategy. He will also take charge of the sales, marketing and finance functions.
While Hillier will report to Alvarez-Buylla, who will use his B2B and B2C sales experience that encompasses a variety of areas including retail and high-end property.
Alvarez-Buylla Vocational Past
Mark Alvarez-Buylla
Previous to this announcement, Gold-i has benefitted from Alvarez-Buylla in a couple of roles. His most recent post was Director of Operations, which he fulfilled for the last nine months. Prior to that promotion, the company utilised him as Head of Operations for approximately three years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Earlier on, he spent more than six years at Eze Software Group with his last position as Associate Director. Additionally, he had taken on two other roles as Senior Business Consultant and Business Consultant in reverse order.
His earliest known job was at Tradar Ltd as an Implementation Analyst. It was an internship that progressed for sixteen months before he moved on.
Hillier’s Career Background
Before Hillier received his designation, Bluesky International Limited employed him as the Business Development Manager for around a year.
David Hillier
Moreover, he spent most of his career with emapsite.com, close to eight years. First, he began in April 2013 as a Regional Account Manager. Then after close to three years, the company elevated him to Senior UK Sales Executive and Technical Account Manager. From there, he fulfilled the requirements of the role for a further five years.
Enhancing Our Client Service and Driving the Business Forwards
Commenting on the two appointments, Tom Higgins, the CEO of Gold-i said: “Congratulations to Mark on a much-deserved promotion. Mark truly embodies Gold-i’s core values and, since joining the firm in 2018, has played a major role in streamlining our processes, enhancing our client service and driving the business forwards. He will be an asset to the company as CCO, and I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to grow the business.”
Alvarez-Buylla described: “Gold-i had its most successful year last year, and we are in a strong position for further growth, especially with David on board as Senior Sales Consultant. With our focus this year on growing our Crypto SwitchTM 2.0 client base of fund managers and brokers, David is ideally placed to grow this segment of Gold-i’s business.”
Higgins contributed further by adding: “I’d also like to welcome David to the Gold-i team. David impressed us at the interview with his in-depth knowledge of the digital asset space and his proven track record working for SME businesses in B2B sales.”
“Joining Gold-i is a great career move for me, combining my interest in digital assets with my sales experience. I am very excited about entering a new sector. Gold-i is a pioneer in the digital assets space, and I really believe that digital assets are going to change the world, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to work at Gold-i,” Hillier stated.
Coming from a background in English Education, Tom joined Finance Magnates in Autumn 2020, originally as a Content Specialist and Proofreader in his first year. Having completed three successful years with the FM News desk, he has since worked with the team as both an editor and a proofreader.
Previously, he spent almost two decades in the field of education, working around the globe at different institutions and companies, which has influenced him considerably after being immersed in various cultures and business environments.
Now fully developed in this field, he is relishing the challenge of constantly adapting to the ever-changing fintech industry and all the developments that arise.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing and a higher diploma in English Teaching from Cambridge University.
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
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#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
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Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture