IG Group Holdings, the London-based provider of an electronic trading platform based, has made an announcement regarding the temporary medical leave of their Chief Executive Officer, June Felix.
The company revealed that during her absence, Charlie Rozes, the current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will assume the role of Acting CEO to ensure business continuity. The company disclosed this information on Monday, without specifying the details or duration of Felix’s leave.
The company stated:
IG Group Holdings plc announces that June Felix, Chief Executive Officer, is taking a short period of medical leave from the business.
June Felix, who joined IG Group as a non-executive director in 2015 before becoming CEO, is renowned for expanding the company’s geographic presence and diversifying its product offerings. Under her leadership, IG Group successfully completed the acquisition of tastytrade, a US-based trading platform, in a deal valued at $1 billion.
Charlie Rozes, who assumed the position of CFO at IG Group in 2020, brings a wealth of experience to the role. Prior to joining the company, he held a partner position at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 2001 and served in senior executive positions at IBM and Bank of America.
