Even though executive changes hit a new low this week, notable top management changes were reported at Spotware Systems, Scope Prime, Tickmill, Acheron Trading, and Broadridge.

Specifically, Spotware Systems' Chief of Staff Kirill Chernikov exited the firm; Scope Prime strengthened its team with the appointment of Miranti Rostian as Southeast Asia Head; Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer Carla Nemr exited after eight years; Ex-UBS expert joined crypto market maker Acheron Trading; and Broadridge tapped 30-year APAC veteran and ex-LSEG executive as new Regional President.

Delve into our executive move segment as we bring you key appointments, promotions, and exits across the financial technology, forex, and digital asset space.

Executive Moves of the Week

Spotware Systems' Chief of Staff Kirill Chernikov Departs

Kirill Chernikov, the Chief of Staff at the technology provider for the FX sector Spotware Systems, announced his departure from the company this week, ending his more than three-year tenure in the company. Chernikov joined as Product Manager in 2021, a role he held for nearly three years. In his latest role, he was in charge of business process improvement and business strategy.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Chernikov has experience with other companies he has worked for in the past. These firms include GoodForecast and Magnit, a food retailing firm in Russia. In the company, he managed cross-department projects in logistics, distribution, and retail technologies.

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Scope Prime Strengthens Team with the Appointment of Southeast Asia Head

Scope Prime, the Rostro Financial Group-owned institutional liquidity division, expanded its team with the appointment of Miranti Rostian as Head of Southeast Asia. Rostian's appointment came a month after Scope Prime onboarded Andrew Taylor as Head of Scope Prime APAC. He has reportedly commenced his new responsibilities.

Rostian has 16 years of experience in her new role at Scope Prime. Prior to assuming his latest role, she was the Vice President of Prime Brokerage Sales at the Singapore offices of Maybank Investment Banking Group for almost the last three years. She started her career at the Jakarta offices of Deutsche Bank in mid-2008 and has also worked with other financial services companies.

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Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer Carla Nemr Departs After 8 Years

Tickmill's Chief Business Development Officer for nearly eight years announced her departure this week, describing her tenure at the company as a “wonderful chapter.” Carla Nemr joined Tickmill as the Head of Global Business Development in 2017 before her promotion to Chief Business Development Officer.

“After almost eight wonderful years at Tickmill, the time has come for me to embark on a new journey. It has been an incredible experience, and I am profoundly grateful for the opportunities, support, and friendships I have found here,” Nemr announced on LinkedIn.

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Ex-UBS Expert Joins Crypto Market Maker Acheron Trading amid 369% Volume Surge

In our exclusive coverage, Daniel Lo joined the Acheron Trading team after collaborating with the legal departments of the world's largest investment banks. The expert, with more than 12 years of experience in financial law, is now the new Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the crypto market maker. The firm has significantly increased its trading volume in 2024.

Lo moved to Acheron from Cake Group, a Web3-related company, where he served as CLO for over two years. Previously, he gained experience in the world of "old finance." He worked as Legal Counsel for UBS in Singapore for two years and as a Derivatives Negotiator in the Canadian branch of RBC Capital Markets.

Find out more about the onboarding of ex-UBS expert Daniel Lo to the Acheron Trading team.

Broadridge Taps 30-Year APAC Veteran and Ex-LSEG Executive as New Regional President

Broadridge named David Runacres as the new President of Asia-Pacific, effective immediately. Runacres, who will be based in Tokyo, will lead Broadridge's regional operations and serve as Senior Country Officer for Japan, an important market in the company's expansion strategy.

With more than 30 years of experience in the APAC region, Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he spent 12 years as head of Japan. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Computing from Monash University in Australia. The latest appointment appointment occurs as Broadridge targets to strengthen its position in the Asian market.

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