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.

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.

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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.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Baumer is an expert marketer with experience working with other FX and CFD brokerage companies. Before joining Tickmill, he dedicated almost about five years to working with BDSwiss. He joined the broker's Cyprus office as a TV and Print Media Buyer before being promoted to Head of Acquisitions. At some point, he was also the Marketing Director at BDSwiss.

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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.

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."

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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