The retail trading platform added four new senior hires among the rising investors' interest.
According to the CEO of NinjaTrader, the company is expecting "exponential" growth.
NinjaTrader
Group announced today (Wednesday) the appointment of four experienced
executives to its team. The strategic expansion comes as the provider of
popular trading software aims to enhance its NinjaTrader platform and cater to
the growing interest of retail traders in the futures market.
As the
company's CEO admitted in a conversation with Finance Magnates,
"For the past 2-3 years, we have experienced tremendous growth in the
space, and we believe the next phase of growth will be exponential.”
NinjaTrader Bolsters
Leadership as Retail Traders Embrace Futures
The
appointments include Ryan Pitylak as Executive Vice President of Growth, Aditya
Nishandar as Chief Technology Officer, John O'Neil as General Manager of
Evaluation Services, and Michael Krafft as Vice President of Product.
Pitylak,
who brings over 15 years of experience in marketing, strategy, and operations,
will focus on developing offerings centered around trader education, social
experiences, and partner networks. In the past he worked for ZenBusiness,
helping the company to secure $275 million in funding.
Nishandar,
with a background in technology leadership and innovation, will drive the
company's technological advancements. In the past he worked as a Senior Director
of Carta Liquidity and before was connected with Goldman Sachs for over a
decade.
Martin Franchi, the CEO of NinjaTrader
“Our recent
executive hires reflect NinjaTrader’s dedication to investing in top talent to
advance our leading position within the retail futures trading space,” said
Martin Franchi, the CEO
at NinjaTrader.
O'Neil will
concentrate on creating industry-leading experiences for retail proprietary
traders. The new General Manager of Evaluation Services was previously connected,
among others, with FXCM.
The Vice President
of Product, Krafft, will leverage his expertise to deliver innovative,
client-facing applications and solutions. In previous years he worked together
with TrueML, Alight Solutions, and American Express.
“All of the
new leaders we have welcomed to the team recently have extensive experience
delivering industry-leading technology and services across a diverse set of
industries,” Franchi added.
Some time
ago, the company also hired Hazim Macky, the former Vice President of
Engineering at the US-based cryptocurrency cash exchange Coinme, as its Chief
Technology Officer.
Retail Traders Want to
Enter Futures
As Franchi
emphasizes, NinjaTrader is one of the more popular platforms among retail
investors interested in futures contracts. It currently supports 1.7 million
users, having grown dynamically over the past 2-3 years.
“We believe
the next phase of growth will be exponential,” the CEO commented for Finance
Magnates. “Institutional support for the retail futures trading community
has never been stronger, and our efforts partnering with exchanges on
innovative new products and developing world-class education designed for newer
traders is helping fuel the growth.”
The
NinjaTrader CEO also addressed the growing interest among investors in the
futures market and their desire to engage with the company's platform and
content. He acknowledged that while traditionally, traders had to open a funded
account and trade with real money, today's traders are also seeking ways to
learn about and participate in futures trading as they expand their knowledge.
For example.,
NinjaTrader offers Simulated Trading solution, where traders can practive, refine
their strategies, and familiarize themselves with the futures market without
risking real capital.
“We believe
we will see tremendous growth in this asset class,” Franchi concluded.
NinjaTrader
Group announced today (Wednesday) the appointment of four experienced
executives to its team. The strategic expansion comes as the provider of
popular trading software aims to enhance its NinjaTrader platform and cater to
the growing interest of retail traders in the futures market.
As the
company's CEO admitted in a conversation with Finance Magnates,
"For the past 2-3 years, we have experienced tremendous growth in the
space, and we believe the next phase of growth will be exponential.”
NinjaTrader Bolsters
Leadership as Retail Traders Embrace Futures
The
appointments include Ryan Pitylak as Executive Vice President of Growth, Aditya
Nishandar as Chief Technology Officer, John O'Neil as General Manager of
Evaluation Services, and Michael Krafft as Vice President of Product.
Pitylak,
who brings over 15 years of experience in marketing, strategy, and operations,
will focus on developing offerings centered around trader education, social
experiences, and partner networks. In the past he worked for ZenBusiness,
helping the company to secure $275 million in funding.
Nishandar,
with a background in technology leadership and innovation, will drive the
company's technological advancements. In the past he worked as a Senior Director
of Carta Liquidity and before was connected with Goldman Sachs for over a
decade.
Martin Franchi, the CEO of NinjaTrader
“Our recent
executive hires reflect NinjaTrader’s dedication to investing in top talent to
advance our leading position within the retail futures trading space,” said
Martin Franchi, the CEO
at NinjaTrader.
O'Neil will
concentrate on creating industry-leading experiences for retail proprietary
traders. The new General Manager of Evaluation Services was previously connected,
among others, with FXCM.
The Vice President
of Product, Krafft, will leverage his expertise to deliver innovative,
client-facing applications and solutions. In previous years he worked together
with TrueML, Alight Solutions, and American Express.
“All of the
new leaders we have welcomed to the team recently have extensive experience
delivering industry-leading technology and services across a diverse set of
industries,” Franchi added.
Some time
ago, the company also hired Hazim Macky, the former Vice President of
Engineering at the US-based cryptocurrency cash exchange Coinme, as its Chief
Technology Officer.
Retail Traders Want to
Enter Futures
As Franchi
emphasizes, NinjaTrader is one of the more popular platforms among retail
investors interested in futures contracts. It currently supports 1.7 million
users, having grown dynamically over the past 2-3 years.
“We believe
the next phase of growth will be exponential,” the CEO commented for Finance
Magnates. “Institutional support for the retail futures trading community
has never been stronger, and our efforts partnering with exchanges on
innovative new products and developing world-class education designed for newer
traders is helping fuel the growth.”
The
NinjaTrader CEO also addressed the growing interest among investors in the
futures market and their desire to engage with the company's platform and
content. He acknowledged that while traditionally, traders had to open a funded
account and trade with real money, today's traders are also seeking ways to
learn about and participate in futures trading as they expand their knowledge.
For example.,
NinjaTrader offers Simulated Trading solution, where traders can practive, refine
their strategies, and familiarize themselves with the futures market without
risking real capital.
“We believe
we will see tremendous growth in this asset class,” Franchi concluded.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
MAS Markets Bolsters Institutional Operations With Three Senior Appointments
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.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
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.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
