MFX Compass Names Tom Robinson as Head of Sales

MFX Compass, a division of MahiFX Ltd., has appointed Tom Robinson to the newly created position of head of MFX compass sales, having joined the group from Goldman Sachs.

In his new role as head of MFX Compass sales, Mr. Robinson will be based out of London, where he will help foster the global distribution of MFX Compass institutional e-FX trading technology. The move is part of a broader ambition to target brokerage firms in the North American, European and Asia-Pacific (APAC) Asia-Pacific (APAC) The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is one of the fastest growing in terms of population. This region in particular is of great importance to the financial services industry, as it is seen as the largest growth market for clients.APAC is comprised of diverse currency markets that are shaped by various and, at times, competing forces, from global regulation to local capital controls.The region has been seen as one of the hardest to enter by FX brokers for this reason, as well as grappling cultural or The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is one of the fastest growing in terms of population. This region in particular is of great importance to the financial services industry, as it is seen as the largest growth market for clients.APAC is comprised of diverse currency markets that are shaped by various and, at times, competing forces, from global regulation to local capital controls.The region has been seen as one of the hardest to enter by FX brokers for this reason, as well as grappling cultural or Read this Term) region.

Mr. Robinson joins from Goldman Sachs where he served as its managing director and global head of e-FX sales. Before this he also worked in executive level roles at Barclays Capital and Bloomberg.

According to David Cooney, MahiFX co-founder and CEO, in a recent statement on the appointment, “Both Susan and I have worked together closely with Tom in the past and we know that he brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge.

“He is well respected within the industry both among clients and colleagues and we are confident that Tom will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions and services to our clients. We look forward to working together again and, of course, converting him to the All Blacks."

“I am excited to be joining MFX Compass and to be working once again with David and Susan,” said Mr. Robinson. “In a very short period of time the company has cemented its standing as technological innovators in the sector. I look forward to contributing to and furthering the momentum and successes that the company has already achieved.”