Leading online trading services provider Gain Capital Holdings Inc (NYSE:GCAP) today announced that Nigel Rose has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The appointment is effective October 1, 2015.
Mr. Rose, who is currently GAIN’s Group Finance Director, has served as the Chief Financial Officer of City Index Holdings, Inc. since 2010. GAIN acquired City Index in April 2015.
In his new role, Mr. Rose will succeed Jason Emerson, who is at present Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, but plans to leave the firm to pursue other interests.
“We are pleased to have Nigel take on the role of CFO,” commented Glenn Stevens, GAIN’s Chief Executive Officer.
“Nigel is an executive with strong financial and operational skills and an excellent understanding of our business. His talents and experience will provide able leadership for GAIN’s financial and accounting teams as we work to complete the integration of City Index and execute on our other strategic priorities for growth and enhanced shareholder return,” continued Mr. Stevens. “We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Jason for his contributions to GAIN over the past two years. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Nigel Rose, GAIN’s Chief Financial Officer, said:
“I am delighted to be part of GAIN’s executive team at what is an exciting time for the business. With the acquisition of City Index, GAIN has become a truly formidable, global leader in providing trading services for retail and institutional customers. I look forward to helping drive the business into the next chapter of its expansion.”
Prior to City Index, Mr. Rose served as Finance Director for more than nine years at Blue Square, which was acquired by Rank Gaming Group plc. Before joining Rank Gaming, he held a number of senior positions in telecoms, media and broking.
To view the official announcement from GAIN, click here.