Notable executive moves that dominated headlines this week came from the online trading, futures, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech sectors.
This week, there were fewer notable executive
hires, promotions, and departures compared to last week. Online trading,
futures, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech sectors experienced key executive
moves. The changes reflected the dynamic nature of these sectors.
NinjaTrader added four senior executives to its
management; Saxo Bank named Casper Solbakken as the Global Head of Commercial
Offering and Experience; CobaltFX promoted Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating
Officer and appointed Daniel Evans as CPO; Gracy Chen joined Bitget as CEO;
Broadridge onboarded two senior executives to lead European Issuer Services expansion.
Explore our exciting coverage of executive transitions
in online trading, futures, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech sectors.
Executive Moves of the Week
NinjaTrader Expands C-Suite as Retail Traders Flock to
Futures
NinjaTrader appointed four experienced executives to
its team. This expansion arrives as the trading software provider pushes to cater to the rising demand for futures among
retail traders. 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.
Ryan Pitylak, Source: LinkedIn
Pitylak has over 15 years of experience in marketing,
strategy, and operations. He will focus on developing offerings centered around
trader education, social experiences, and partner networks. Nishandar has a background in technology
leadership and innovation. Previously, he worked as a Senior Director of Carta
Liquidity and dedicated more than a decade to Goldman Sachs.
Learn more about NinjaTrader's new appointees, their level of experience, and the company's focus on the futures market.
Saxo Bank Names Casper Solbakken as the Global Head of
Commercial Offering and Experience
Saxo Bank appointed Casper Andreas Solbakken as the
Global Head of Commercial Offering and Experience. Solbakken has been with the
online trading and investment firm for more than 18 years serving in different
roles. Since July last year, he was the Global Head of Products, Pricing, and
Platforms.
Casper Solbakken, Source: LinkedIn
Solbakken has held other roles, such as Global Head of
Products and Services, Head of Equities, Product Specialist Equities, and
Quantitative Trader at Saxo. He joined the Danish bank in 2006 as a Student
Assistant for Equities and Derivatives. The appointment followed a recent restructuring at the Danish Bank, which led to a new entity called Group
Commercial will be led by Stig Christensen, who took over the role of Chief
Commercial Officer.
CobaltFX Promotes Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating
Officer, Appoints Daniel Evans as CPO
United Fintech's CobaltFX elevated Stephen Nelson to
Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Nelson was the Global Head of Operations,
a role he held for five years. He joined the company in 2017 as the Head of
Solution Delivery and Support. CobaltFX also made another change to its C-level
management: Daniel Evans will transition to Chief Product Owner.
Stephen Nelson, Source: LinkedIn
According to the company’s announcement on LinkedIn,
Evans will focus on product development and innovation. He joined the company
in 2019 as a Product Analytics Lead before being promoted to Head of Product. United
Fintech acquired Cobalt, a provider of data and risk services to the digital
assets and foreign exchange markets, in 2022. The fintech firm disclosed that
it had acquired a 100% stake in Cobalt despite the challenges facing the
industry.
Expose more about CobaltFX's promotion of Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating
Officer and the appointment of Daniel Evans as CPO.
From TV Host to Crypto Exchange CEO: Gracy Chen at the
Helm of Bitget
Gracy Chen, a seasoned entrepreneur with a decade of
experience in business management, marketing, and investment, landed the role
of Chief Executive Officer at Bitget. She will succeed Sandra Lou, who is
stepping down to pursue personal business goals. Chen's involvement in the
blockchain and cryptocurrency industry began in 2014 during her tenure as a TV
host.
Gracy Chen, Source: LinkedIn
Chen joined Bitget as Managing Director in June
2022 to lead the platform's growth strategies and global expansion initiatives.
During her tenure, Bitget's number of users significantly expanded, attributed
to partnerships and a comprehensive global affiliate network. Besides her
duties as the CEO, she will continue as a columnist for Forbes. She is also a
"judge" on the first reality crypto TV show, "Killer
Whales", featuring promising Web3 projects.
Broadridge Taps Two Senior Hires to Lead European
Issuer Services Expansion
Broadridge hired Simona Vitali, the Former Chief
Operating Officer for Europe at Morrow Sodali, to lead sales operations for its
new international issuer services. Mariana González also joined the team as
Sales Director for International Issuer Services. The new executives are
expected to enhance the company's suite of investor communication tools across
Europe.
Simona Vitali, Source: LinkedIn
Vitali has over two decades of experience in corporate
governance, focusing on strengthening ties between institutional investors
and publicly listed companies. In her new role, Vitali will lead a new team of
sales executives throughout Europe, expanding Broadridge's reach and impact in
the region. González has 15 years of experience in corporate banking, working at Royal Bank of Scotland.
This week, there were fewer notable executive
hires, promotions, and departures compared to last week. Online trading,
futures, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech sectors experienced key executive
moves. The changes reflected the dynamic nature of these sectors.
NinjaTrader added four senior executives to its
management; Saxo Bank named Casper Solbakken as the Global Head of Commercial
Offering and Experience; CobaltFX promoted Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating
Officer and appointed Daniel Evans as CPO; Gracy Chen joined Bitget as CEO;
Broadridge onboarded two senior executives to lead European Issuer Services expansion.
Explore our exciting coverage of executive transitions
in online trading, futures, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech sectors.
Executive Moves of the Week
NinjaTrader Expands C-Suite as Retail Traders Flock to
Futures
NinjaTrader appointed four experienced executives to
its team. This expansion arrives as the trading software provider pushes to cater to the rising demand for futures among
retail traders. 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.
Ryan Pitylak, Source: LinkedIn
Pitylak has over 15 years of experience in marketing,
strategy, and operations. He will focus on developing offerings centered around
trader education, social experiences, and partner networks. Nishandar has a background in technology
leadership and innovation. Previously, he worked as a Senior Director of Carta
Liquidity and dedicated more than a decade to Goldman Sachs.
Learn more about NinjaTrader's new appointees, their level of experience, and the company's focus on the futures market.
Saxo Bank Names Casper Solbakken as the Global Head of
Commercial Offering and Experience
Saxo Bank appointed Casper Andreas Solbakken as the
Global Head of Commercial Offering and Experience. Solbakken has been with the
online trading and investment firm for more than 18 years serving in different
roles. Since July last year, he was the Global Head of Products, Pricing, and
Platforms.
Casper Solbakken, Source: LinkedIn
Solbakken has held other roles, such as Global Head of
Products and Services, Head of Equities, Product Specialist Equities, and
Quantitative Trader at Saxo. He joined the Danish bank in 2006 as a Student
Assistant for Equities and Derivatives. The appointment followed a recent restructuring at the Danish Bank, which led to a new entity called Group
Commercial will be led by Stig Christensen, who took over the role of Chief
Commercial Officer.
CobaltFX Promotes Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating
Officer, Appoints Daniel Evans as CPO
United Fintech's CobaltFX elevated Stephen Nelson to
Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Nelson was the Global Head of Operations,
a role he held for five years. He joined the company in 2017 as the Head of
Solution Delivery and Support. CobaltFX also made another change to its C-level
management: Daniel Evans will transition to Chief Product Owner.
Stephen Nelson, Source: LinkedIn
According to the company’s announcement on LinkedIn,
Evans will focus on product development and innovation. He joined the company
in 2019 as a Product Analytics Lead before being promoted to Head of Product. United
Fintech acquired Cobalt, a provider of data and risk services to the digital
assets and foreign exchange markets, in 2022. The fintech firm disclosed that
it had acquired a 100% stake in Cobalt despite the challenges facing the
industry.
Expose more about CobaltFX's promotion of Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating
Officer and the appointment of Daniel Evans as CPO.
From TV Host to Crypto Exchange CEO: Gracy Chen at the
Helm of Bitget
Gracy Chen, a seasoned entrepreneur with a decade of
experience in business management, marketing, and investment, landed the role
of Chief Executive Officer at Bitget. She will succeed Sandra Lou, who is
stepping down to pursue personal business goals. Chen's involvement in the
blockchain and cryptocurrency industry began in 2014 during her tenure as a TV
host.
Gracy Chen, Source: LinkedIn
Chen joined Bitget as Managing Director in June
2022 to lead the platform's growth strategies and global expansion initiatives.
During her tenure, Bitget's number of users significantly expanded, attributed
to partnerships and a comprehensive global affiliate network. Besides her
duties as the CEO, she will continue as a columnist for Forbes. She is also a
"judge" on the first reality crypto TV show, "Killer
Whales", featuring promising Web3 projects.
Broadridge Taps Two Senior Hires to Lead European
Issuer Services Expansion
Broadridge hired Simona Vitali, the Former Chief
Operating Officer for Europe at Morrow Sodali, to lead sales operations for its
new international issuer services. Mariana González also joined the team as
Sales Director for International Issuer Services. The new executives are
expected to enhance the company's suite of investor communication tools across
Europe.
Simona Vitali, Source: LinkedIn
Vitali has over two decades of experience in corporate
governance, focusing on strengthening ties between institutional investors
and publicly listed companies. In her new role, Vitali will lead a new team of
sales executives throughout Europe, expanding Broadridge's reach and impact in
the region. González has 15 years of experience in corporate banking, working at Royal Bank of Scotland.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
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Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
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Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
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According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
