Category: Executives

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September 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Euroclear Appoints New Group General Counsel and Chief Culture Officer

Firstly, the company revealed that Kristof Macours has been appointed as Group General Counsel and Division Head of Legal and Corporate Secretariat. Macours brings a wealth of legal experience to the role, having previously served as Group Company Secretary at Euroclear and held senior legal positions at BNP Paribas. In addition to his new responsibilities,…

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September 02, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Crypto Firm OKX Secures Singapore License, Appoints Gracie Lin as CEO of OKX SG

This approval allows OKX to offer digital payment token and cross-border money transfer services to customers in the country. This includes spot trading of cryptocurrencies for customers in Singapore. OKX has appointed Gracie Lin as CEO to spearhead its operations in Singapore. Lin brings a wealth of experience in the financial, public, and technology sectors, having…

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April 15, 2024 BY PureContent

ATFX Hires Siju Daniel as the Chief Commercial Officer

Siju brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the financial services industry, having spent over 20 years in executive leadership positions worldwide. In his previous role as the Chief Commercial Officer of FXCM, Siju was instrumental in driving revenue globally. His deep understanding of the financial and regulatory landscape has positioned him as a…

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April 04, 2024 BY PureContent

ATFX Appoints Ergin Erdemir as Head of LATAM to Drive Growth and Value

Ergin Erdemir, the newly appointed Head of LATAM, brings a unique blend of experience and success to this pivotal role. With a remarkable 8-year leadership journey in institutional and retail e-FX business, Ergin has consistently showcased an exceptional ability to navigate complex challenges, build high-performing teams, and drive sustainable growth strategies. His proven track record…

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December 08, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

IG Group Appoints Breon Corcoran as CEO, effective January

Charlie Rozes will continue to serve as Interim CEO and Group CFO until Breon assumes his role. Upon Breon's arrival, Charlie will maintain his position as Group CFO and will remain a member of the Board. Breon Corcoran brings a wealth of experience in leading multinational fintech firms and successfully executing their growth strategies. He…

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November 29, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) Makes Multiple Board Changes Today

Currently, Alison serves as the Chair of Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc (Dechra), a specialist veterinary products business undergoing acquisition by EQT. She also holds the position of Non-Executive Director at Tesco plc and serves as the Chair of general insurer Ageas UK. Alison is expected to join HL's Board in early 2024. Alison previously served as…

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November 23, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Altman returns as OpenAI CEO

The innovators of ChatGPT responded by headhunting and hiring Emmett Shear, the former head of the Twitch streaming site. This debacle led to 700 employees putting their names to paper, threatening to leave the company and join Microsoft (MSFT.O) if Altman was not reinstated. The newly appointed interim CEO Mira Murati took to X (formerly…

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November 20, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Microsoft swoops in as OpenAI board shows Sam Altman the door

Murati has been part of the OpenAI leadership team for five years. In its press release, the company stated: Mira has played a critical role in OpenAI’s evolution into a global AI leader. She brings a unique skill set, understanding of the company’s values, operations, and business, and already leads the company’s research, product, and…

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October 24, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Chevron scoops up Hess for a staggering $53bn

This acquisition boosts Chevron’s existing portfolio, adding assets such as the Stabroek block in Guyana and Hess Bakken, which expands Chevron’s shale position and Permian basin operations. Hess chief executive officer (CEO), John Hess, is expected to join the Chevron Board of Directors. Chevron’s chairman and CEO, Mike Wirth, highlighted the two companies' similar values…

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