Forex Policy: Top Executive Moves – December 2024

As we wrap up the year, December 2024 has seen several key leadership changes across the financial industry, signaling fresh strategies and opportunities for growth in 2025. Here's a look at the latest executive moves:

?? Tenet Appoints Maxime Couturier as New CFO ??

Tenet announces the appointment of Maxime Couturier, CPA as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Maxime, previously Director of Finance at Tenet, brings years of expertise from KPMG and Triton Advisory Services . This transition follows the retirement of Mr. Landreville, who will support Tenet until April 2025.

CEO Johnson Joseph expressed excitement for the future under Maxime's leadership, aligning with Tenet’s strategic goals.

?? Nadine Azzam Joins Tauro Markets as Partner-CEO MENA

Tauro Markets strengthens its expansion efforts in the MENA region by appointing Nadine Azzam as Partner-CEO. With over 10 years of experience at firms like XTB online investing and Amana Capital Limited , Azzam will drive business development in this dynamic market. CEO Alexander-Wilhelm Oelfke expressed confidence in her ability to lead Tauro's ambitious growth plans.

?? Scope Markets Appoints Dun Li as Head of Asia

Scope Markets has appointed Dun Li as Head of Asia, based in Bangkok. Dun’s extensive experience at Exinity and Hantec Markets will drive the company’s expansion across Southeast Asia. John Murphy , CRO of Scope, welcomed Dun, acknowledging the significance of Southeast Asia in the company’s 2025 growth strategy.

?? IC Markets Appoints Vasilis Sotiriou as Global Head of Risk

IC Markets welcomes Vasilis Sotiriou as the new Global Head of Risk. With previous roles at 26 Degrees , Vasilis will help shape the company’s global risk strategy. In addition, Ben Singleton has been promoted to General Manager, bringing 17 years of expertise from Crédit Agricole CIB.

?? Finyard Appoints Eryk Kopan as Chief Revenue Officer

Finyard makes a bold move by appointing Eryk Kopan as Chief Revenue Officer. With a rich background in the brokerage industry, Eryk’s leadership is expected to accelerate revenue growth and strengthen Finyard's position in the market.

?? StoneX Group Names Philip Smith as New Group CEO

StoneX Group Inc. has appointed Philip Smith as Group CEO, succeeding Sean O'Connor , who will transition to Executive Vice-Chairman. The leadership change comes alongside the company receiving approval for its Digital Asset License in Ireland, marking a significant milestone for StoneX in digital assets.

?? BGC Group Appoints Mike Whitaker as Global CIO

BGC Group has appointed Mike Whitaker as Global Chief Information Officer. With over 40 years of experience at 花旗 , 德意志银行 , and Barclays , Mike will drive technological innovation within the company to support its growth trajectory.

???? Scope Prime Appoints Kearabilwe Nonyana as Head of Africa

Scope Prime strengthens its African presence with the appointment of Kearabilwe Nonyana as Head of Scope Prime Africa. Kearabilwe’s experience with firms like IG Group will help expand Scope Prime’s reach in South Africa and beyond.

?? Muinmos Appoints Nadeem Sa'adeh as Regional Business Development Director

Muinmos continues its MENA expansion by appointing Nadeem Sa'adeh as Regional Business Development Director. Nadeem’s expertise in EKYC solutions will lead Muinmos’ growth strategy in the region, focusing on expanding its client base among regulated brokers and crypto firms.

?? Steve Baker Joins Axiom Venture Fund II LP as Paid Advisor

Former Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker joins Axiom Venture Fund II LP as a paid advisor. His expertise in government and investment strategy will help Axiom expand its client base and solidify its position in the market.

??? Kama Capital Appoints Mohammed Omayer as Head of Compliance

Kama Capital has appointed Mohammed Omayer as Head of Compliance. With extensive experience in compliance, Omayer will lead Kama Capital’s efforts to maintain high regulatory standards and support its global fintech growth.

These executive moves reflect the ongoing evolution of leadership in the financial industry, setting the stage for exciting developments in the coming year.

Stay tuned for more updates from Forex Policy as we continue to cover the latest shifts in the financial world! ??