Former Alpari Exec, Iskandar Najjar Joins ADS Securities as Managing Director

ADS Securities, a leading Forex Forex Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Read this Term trading solutions company specializing in the Middle East, has announced the appointment of ex-Alpari CEO, Iskandar Najjar as Managing Director of ADS Securities.

Earlier this week, ADS Securities also announced the promotion of Jennifer Granholm to the role of Senior VP of Compliance. Mr. Najjar will reportedly be based out of ADS’ Abu Dhabi head office, serving also as a member of the management committee.

According to Philippe Ghanem, Vice-Chairman and Executive Managing Director of ADS Securities, in a recent statement on the appointment, “When someone with the reputation and experience of Iskandar joins the company it is a tremendous vote of confidence from within the industry for the work we are doing. We know we must employ the best people to provide an exceptional level of insight, support and service to our clients. Investing in the right people is an essential part of our commitment to all investors and traders. ADS Securities has established itself as one of the leading FX brokerages anywhere in the world and the knowledge and insight Iskandar brings will be a benefit to all our clients.”

Alpari Ties

Mr. Najjar will be reporting to Philippe Ghanem, Executive MD at ADS Securities. He will specialize in fortifying the firm’s institutional and retail sales in the Middle East and on a global scale. Mr. Najjar joins ADS Securities having previously held roles at Barclays Bank and Alpari ME.

“ADS Securities is only three years old and already a brand which is known throughout the industry. I believe that in a very short period of time ADS Securities will be a global leader in online trading and I wanted to be part of and contribute to this growth,” added Mr. Najjar in an accompanying statement.