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.
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Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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