It's midway through September, and we notice a drop of 50% in the number of new executives that have been onboarded this week in comparison to last week in the forex, crypto and fintech industries. Let’s review this downfall in the market with the executives who have taken on recent roles and challenges in our executive moves roundup of the week.

Executive Moves of the Week

Plus500's Board: Anne Grim Steps Down as External Director

Plus500 (LON: PLUS), an Israeli retail broker listed in London, today (Friday) announced the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and External Director, Anne Grim has stepped down effective immediately. The move came as her three-year term in the position ended.

The broker pointed out that it intends to reappoint her in the role again later.

Grim joined Plus500's board in 2020 following the approval from the company’s shareholders. She brought three decades worth of experience in the financial services sector to the table. Across her career, she has held senior roles at well-known financial institutions, such as American Express, Barclays and Wells Fargo, among others.

Learn more about Anne Grim stepping down from her role as External Director at Plus500.

N26 Announces Its New General Manager

An online bank, N26 has appointed Claudio Bedino as the General Manager for Italy and Southeast Europe. Bedino, who is replacing Andrea Isola, will focus on expanding the bank's presence and product offerings in these critical markets.

Bedino brings extensive experience from the fintech sector, including co-founding Oval Money and founding Starteed, two prominent startups in Italy focused on financial awareness and crowdfunding, respectively.

“I am very happy to be joining N26, a company I have always admired for its ability to mark a change in the digital banking sector,” Bedino commented.

Isavella Frangou Bids Farewell to payabl. After a Decade

Isavella Frangou, a key figure at payabl., announced her departure after a decade-long tenure. Starting as a Sales and Marketing Manager, Frangou climbed the ranks to lead Global Sales. She expressed gratitude towards her colleagues, mentors, and customers, and is looking forward to new opportunities in her career.

“As I step into this new chapter of my career, I'm excited about the possibilities ahead and the chance to apply the skills and experiences I've gained at payabl. to new endeavors. I'm also open to connecting with fellow professionals who share similar passions and interests,” Frangou wrote in LinkedIn post.

Paul Simpson Joins Broadridge as Vice Chairman

Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Paul Simpson as the Vice Chairman of its Global Technology and Operations business. Simpson brings over 30 years of experience in financial services and will focus on enhancing client relationships and accelerating product initiatives. He will report to the Broadridge President, Chris Perry and GTO President, Tom Carey.

"Paul's insights will be incredibly valuable as we drive both simplification and innovation in the front and back office for Capital Markets and deliver the Wealth Management platform of tomorrow to our clients today," Carey commented. "Paul brings an important understanding of the technology and operational needs of our clients."

Ido Yerushalmi Joins Zotapay as Chief Revenue Officer

Tel Aviv-based Zotapay, a payments services provider, has bolstered its management with the latest hire of Ido Yerushalmi as the new Chief Revenue Officer. Although his appointment was announced recently, his LinkedIn profile shows he assumed the role in July.

Zotapay primarily offers Alternative Payment Methods with easy integration options for businesses. It also provides PCI-hosted payments and multi-currency support. As seen on its website, Zotapay has "partnered with more than 500 acquirers" over the past few years.

Find out more about Ido Yerushalmi being onboarded by Zotopay as its new Chief Revenue Officer.

Charlie Walker Appointed LSE's Deputy CEO

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced the appointment of Charlie Walker as the deputy CEO of its main exchange. Walker will report to Julia Hoggett, the CEO of the London Stock Exchange plc.

The appointment comes amid ongoing reforms aimed at making the market more appealing to investors and companies looking to list