Simona Wilkinson has shared news of her career transition on LinkedIn. She will now serve as the Head of Strategic Operations at Pepperstone.

She noted: “After an incredible journey in HR, I'm thrilled to share that I’m embarking on a new chapter here at Pepperstone as the Head of Strategic Operations.”

Strategic Operations Role Filled

In her new role, Wilkinson will handle strategic operations, leveraging her background in people management, process optimization, and organizational strategy. She has expressed a keen interest in this new direction.

Wilkinson has been with Pepperstone for a period. She started as Senior People and Culture Partner for the UK & EMEA in January 2021, a role she held until July 2023. She then moved to the position of Regional Head of People & Culture for EMEA & LATAM at Pepperstone, starting in July 2023.

Before joining Pepperstone, Wilkinson worked at JUUL Labs, Cochrane formerly known as The Cochrane Collaboration, and Iglu.com in various HR roles.

She expressed her enthusiasm, stating: “A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my HR journey. Your guidance, mentorship, and encouragement have been invaluable, and I carry those lessons with me as I step into this new role. Here’s to new challenges, new growth, and an exciting future.”

Launching 24-Hour Trading

Recently, Pepperstone introduced 24-hour CFD trading on US shares through cTrader, MetaTrader, and TradingView, as reported by Finance Magnates. This new service allows traders to act on market-moving news and events outside of standard market hours.

While stock markets have limited trading sessions, significant events like corporate earnings and geopolitical news often happen outside these hours. Pepperstone’s 24-hour CFD trading aims to help traders take advantage of such opportunities and reduce the risk of price gaps when markets reopen.

The offering includes popular stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple, with fees starting at $0.02 per share and no minimum commission.

This move aligns with discussions at the New York Stock Exchange about round-the-clock trading, reflecting a trend seen in cryptocurrency markets and enhanced by accessible trading platforms. Pepperstone claims to be the first to offer this service on cTrader and TradingView, in addition to MT5.