Fintech specialist Saxo today announced it has appointed Simon Camilleri as Chief Operating Officer and board member of its subsidiary, Saxo UK Limited.
Camilleri joins from Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he spent more than 17 years. Most recently, he served as COO and Director of EMEA Rates and Global Non-Linear Rates Trading.
In his new role at Saxo, Camilleri will be based in London and report to Saxo UK’s CEO, Charles White-Thomson.
Charles White-Thomson, CEO of Saxo UK, commented:
Charles White-Thomson
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We are delighted to welcome Simon to the team. His depth and breadth of expertise across the trading and technology sectors will undoubtedly help Saxo as we continue on our ambitious growth strategy. We are determined and focussed on providing our clients with the very best opportunities for differentiation through technology, solid operational foundations and risk management.
Simon Camilleri, said:
Saxo has grown its presence significantly in the UK, providing retail clients with the highest quality products and institutional-like experience all underpinned by operational resilience and the highest regulatory standards. I am very excited to build further on the firm’s well-known reputation in the UK as a leader in both investment and trading in a highly competitive environment.
Throughout his career, Camilleri has also been Senior Client Liaison Manager, Global Investment Manager Services, at State Street Bank and Trust. His career started as a Global Securities Specialist at Mellon Trust.
Camilleri has a vast experience in front-office across multiple global markets trading desks, as well as analytical background and strong track record of delivering business strategies, generating revenue streams and driving efficiencies.
The new appointment comes at a time when Saxo UK is expanding its offering. The announcement also follows the recent appointment of Joanna Moberly as Head of Legal and Company Secretary, and the addition of seasoned industry figures Nicholas Wilcock and Michael Ridley to Saxo UK’s board as Non-Executive Directors in January.
