This week’s executive move coverage focuses on key appointments and promotions in the forex, fintech, and proprietary trading sectors.
This week, we highlight key appointments, departures, and promotions in our weekly executive moves segment. In this week’s exclusive coverage, notable changes were reported in the forex, fintech, and proprietary trading.
Former MultiBank’s Sales Director Chokri Houimli was
appointed as the CEO of MHMarkets; Tickmill promoted Nicholas Baumer to the
role of Chief Commercial Officer; iSAM Securities elevated James Wale to lead
EMEA Sales Division; Broadridge enhanced its global leadership with the appointment
of Roz Smith as COO; Exinity onboarded Andrew Speakman as the new Senior VP for
Business Development; Prop Firm Simplex Trading added Benjamin Londergan as
Managing Director.
Explore our exciting executive move coverage in the forex,
fintech, and proprietary sectors as we bring you notable appointments, promotions,
and departures.
Executive Moves of the Week
Former MultiBank Sales Director Takes Helm as CEO at
MHMarkets
MHMarkets named Chokri Houimli as the new CEO. Prior
to his appointment, Houimli was the Sales Director at MultiBank Group.
Previously, he served as the Business Development Manager at One Financial
Markets from April 2015 to December 2018.
Chokri Houimli, Source: LinkedIn
Houimli's early experience includes serving as Deputy
Sales Manager at Alpari (UK) Ltd. His career began at the National Bank of Umm
Al Quwain, where he worked as a Team Leader. Recently, MultiBank Group launched
MEX Exchange, an Electronic Communication Network targeting institutional
investors.
Changes in Tickmill's Management: CMO Has Been
Promoted to CCO
Tickmill promoted Nicholas Baumer to the role of Chief
Commercial Officer from his previous position as Chief Marketing Officer. The brokerage firm is currently searching for a new CMO to take over Baumer's
previous responsibilities. Baumer has reportedly assumed his new role as the CCO. He
joined the CFD broker as the CMO in November 2020, replacing Marilena Iakovou.
iSAM Securities Elevates James Wale to Lead EMEA Sales
Division
iSAM Securities appointed James Wale as the Head of
Leveraged Sales EMEA. Wale has more than 15 years of experience in
institutional sales and relationship management within the finance industry,
including roles at CMC Markets, Varengold Bank, and FIXI plc.
James Wale, Source: LinkedIn
As the Head of Leveraged Sales EMEA, Wale will be responsible for the broader EMEA Sales team by managing sales strategy and enhancing the brand's existing offerings within the region. Commenting about the promotion, Wale mentioned: "Having been a part of the company's growth for over seven years, I am so pleased to take on this role and further
contribute to our vision as we embark on the next stage of our journey."
Broadridge Enhances Global Leadership with the
Appointment of COO
Broadridge Financial Solutions named Roz Smith as the Chief Operating Officer of Broadridge International. Based in London, Smith
will collaborate with Mike Sleightholme, the President of Broadridge
International, to expand and enhance Broadridge's global presence and customer
service in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.
Roz Smith, Source: LinkedIn
Smith will reportedly focus on optimizing Broadridge
International's operations to achieve higher levels of efficiency and
productivity. According to the company's official statement, she will lead
efforts to streamline processes, manage implementation projects, and ensure the
effectiveness of organizational structures at the country and regional levels.
Additionally, Smith will work towards providing customized solutions to meet
the specific needs of clients.
Find out more about Broadridge's appointment of Roz Smith as the Chief Operating Officer and her new responsibilities.
Exinity Welcomes New Senior VP for Business
Development
Exinity onboarded Andrew Speakman as Senior Vice
President of Business Development. Speakman is an expert in financial services,
having dedicated almost 13 years to Hantec Markets. At the company, he held several positions, the most recent being Sales Director. His
responsibilities included market opportunity identification, feasibility
studies, and business plan presentations to the Chief Commercial Officer.
Andrew Speakman, Source: LinkedIn
He also managed global sales operations, including
strategy development and implementation. Prior to this, he was Institutional FX
Sales Manager from June 2013 to September 2017, managing institutional client
relationships, acquiring new clients, and administering the Currenex platform.
He began as a Client Liaison Officer from October 2011 to June 2013.
Reveal more about the onboarding of Andrew Speakman as the Senior Vice
President of Business Development at Exinity.
Prop Firm Simplex Trading Welcomes Seasoned Veteran as
New Managing Director
Benjamin Londergan, a financial and trading expert
with over 25 years of experience, joined Simplex Trading as the Managing
Director of Strategic Business Development. In his new position, Londergan will
support Simplex in operations related to proprietary trading and market-making
sectors.
Benjamin Londergan, Source: LinkedIn
Previously, Londergan was the Chief Operating Officer
for CarAdvise but has worked for several well-known trading firms. Some of them
include Options, TraderTools, Belvedere Trading, Convergex, and CBOE.
Additionally, he served for over 15 years as President of Group One Trading, a
company focusing on proprietary trading.
This week, we highlight key appointments, departures, and promotions in our weekly executive moves segment. In this week’s exclusive coverage, notable changes were reported in the forex, fintech, and proprietary trading.
Former MultiBank’s Sales Director Chokri Houimli was
appointed as the CEO of MHMarkets; Tickmill promoted Nicholas Baumer to the
role of Chief Commercial Officer; iSAM Securities elevated James Wale to lead
EMEA Sales Division; Broadridge enhanced its global leadership with the appointment
of Roz Smith as COO; Exinity onboarded Andrew Speakman as the new Senior VP for
Business Development; Prop Firm Simplex Trading added Benjamin Londergan as
Managing Director.
Explore our exciting executive move coverage in the forex,
fintech, and proprietary sectors as we bring you notable appointments, promotions,
and departures.
Executive Moves of the Week
Former MultiBank Sales Director Takes Helm as CEO at
MHMarkets
MHMarkets named Chokri Houimli as the new CEO. Prior
to his appointment, Houimli was the Sales Director at MultiBank Group.
Previously, he served as the Business Development Manager at One Financial
Markets from April 2015 to December 2018.
Chokri Houimli, Source: LinkedIn
Houimli's early experience includes serving as Deputy
Sales Manager at Alpari (UK) Ltd. His career began at the National Bank of Umm
Al Quwain, where he worked as a Team Leader. Recently, MultiBank Group launched
MEX Exchange, an Electronic Communication Network targeting institutional
investors.
Changes in Tickmill's Management: CMO Has Been
Promoted to CCO
Tickmill promoted Nicholas Baumer to the role of Chief
Commercial Officer from his previous position as Chief Marketing Officer. The brokerage firm is currently searching for a new CMO to take over Baumer's
previous responsibilities. Baumer has reportedly assumed his new role as the CCO. He
joined the CFD broker as the CMO in November 2020, replacing Marilena Iakovou.
iSAM Securities Elevates James Wale to Lead EMEA Sales
Division
iSAM Securities appointed James Wale as the Head of
Leveraged Sales EMEA. Wale has more than 15 years of experience in
institutional sales and relationship management within the finance industry,
including roles at CMC Markets, Varengold Bank, and FIXI plc.
James Wale, Source: LinkedIn
As the Head of Leveraged Sales EMEA, Wale will be responsible for the broader EMEA Sales team by managing sales strategy and enhancing the brand's existing offerings within the region. Commenting about the promotion, Wale mentioned: "Having been a part of the company's growth for over seven years, I am so pleased to take on this role and further
contribute to our vision as we embark on the next stage of our journey."
Broadridge Enhances Global Leadership with the
Appointment of COO
Broadridge Financial Solutions named Roz Smith as the Chief Operating Officer of Broadridge International. Based in London, Smith
will collaborate with Mike Sleightholme, the President of Broadridge
International, to expand and enhance Broadridge's global presence and customer
service in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.
Roz Smith, Source: LinkedIn
Smith will reportedly focus on optimizing Broadridge
International's operations to achieve higher levels of efficiency and
productivity. According to the company's official statement, she will lead
efforts to streamline processes, manage implementation projects, and ensure the
effectiveness of organizational structures at the country and regional levels.
Additionally, Smith will work towards providing customized solutions to meet
the specific needs of clients.
Find out more about Broadridge's appointment of Roz Smith as the Chief Operating Officer and her new responsibilities.
Exinity Welcomes New Senior VP for Business
Development
Exinity onboarded Andrew Speakman as Senior Vice
President of Business Development. Speakman is an expert in financial services,
having dedicated almost 13 years to Hantec Markets. At the company, he held several positions, the most recent being Sales Director. His
responsibilities included market opportunity identification, feasibility
studies, and business plan presentations to the Chief Commercial Officer.
Andrew Speakman, Source: LinkedIn
He also managed global sales operations, including
strategy development and implementation. Prior to this, he was Institutional FX
Sales Manager from June 2013 to September 2017, managing institutional client
relationships, acquiring new clients, and administering the Currenex platform.
He began as a Client Liaison Officer from October 2011 to June 2013.
Reveal more about the onboarding of Andrew Speakman as the Senior Vice
President of Business Development at Exinity.
Prop Firm Simplex Trading Welcomes Seasoned Veteran as
New Managing Director
Benjamin Londergan, a financial and trading expert
with over 25 years of experience, joined Simplex Trading as the Managing
Director of Strategic Business Development. In his new position, Londergan will
support Simplex in operations related to proprietary trading and market-making
sectors.
Benjamin Londergan, Source: LinkedIn
Previously, Londergan was the Chief Operating Officer
for CarAdvise but has worked for several well-known trading firms. Some of them
include Options, TraderTools, Belvedere Trading, Convergex, and CBOE.
Additionally, he served for over 15 years as President of Group One Trading, a
company focusing on proprietary trading.
Jared Kirui is an Editor at Finance Magnates with more than five years of experience in financial journalism. He covers online trading, fintech, payments, and crypto industries with a focus on companies, regulation and compliance, executive moves, trading technology, and market analysis.
His work has been featured in other media outlets, including Benzinga, ZyCrypto, The Distributed, and The Daily Hodl.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance option), University of Nairobi
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