Chris James, the former Chief Technology Officer of Gold-i, has been appointed as the CTO of Multi Assets Solutions Limited (MAS) Markets (formerly BidX) just a few days after his departure from the trading technology provider. James served for six years as Gold-i's CTO, where he was responsible for client support, operations and onboarding, software development, and quality assurance.

A Seasoned CTO

Last week, Tom Higgins, the CEO of Gold-i, bid farewell to James, acknowledging his exceptional contribution to the firm over the past 12 years. From starting as a Quality Assurance Analyst to ascending to the position of CTO, James spearheaded numerous innovations during his tenure. Higgins praised his intelligence and dedication and wished him success in his future endeavors.

"Today, we bid sad farewell to Chris James, who joined Gold-i 12 years ago as a tester and rapidly rose to the position of CTO. Chris was responsible for many innovations during his tenure with us, and we will miss his immense intelligence and dedication," Higgins mentioned.

"On behalf of Gold-i, we thank Chris for all his hard work and wish him the best of luck in his next career adventure. We have no doubt that he will continue to be amazing in all his future endeavors."

James' journey at Gold-i began almost 11 years ago when he joined as a Quality Assurance Analyst. Over the years, he held various roles, including Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, Head of Quality Assurance, and Product Development Manager, before assuming the role of CTO.

From BidX Markets to MAS Markets

In February, BidX Markets, the London-based liquidity provider, was renamed MAS Markets. The timing of this change raised questions about regulatory influence, particularly following the Financial Conduct Authority's directives.

Moreover, BidX Markets reported a growth of 253% in revenue for the fiscal year 2023. The company's annual revenue surpassed £1 million. Additionally, the firm achieved a notable pre-tax profit.