This week, there were fewer notable executive hires, promotions, and departures compared to last week. Online trading, futures, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech sectors experienced key executive moves. The changes reflected the dynamic nature of these sectors.
NinjaTrader added four senior executives to its management; Saxo Bank named Casper Solbakken as the Global Head of Commercial Offering and Experience; CobaltFX promoted Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating Officer and appointed Daniel Evans as CPO; Gracy Chen joined Bitget as CEO; Broadridge onboarded two senior executives to lead European Issuer Services expansion.
Explore our exciting coverage of executive transitions in online trading, futures, cryptocurrency, forex, and fintech sectors.
Executive Moves of the Week
NinjaTrader Expands C-Suite as Retail Traders Flock to Futures
NinjaTrader appointed four experienced executives to its team. This expansion arrives as the trading software provider pushes to cater to the rising demand for futures among retail traders. The appointments include Ryan Pitylak as Executive Vice President of Growth, Aditya Nishandar as Chief Technology Officer, John O'Neil as General Manager of Evaluation Services, and Michael Krafft as Vice President of Product.
Pitylak has over 15 years of experience in marketing, strategy, and operations. He will focus on developing offerings centered around trader education, social experiences, and partner networks. Nishandar has a background in technology leadership and innovation. Previously, he worked as a Senior Director of Carta Liquidity and dedicated more than a decade to Goldman Sachs.
Learn more about NinjaTrader's new appointees, their level of experience, and the company's focus on the futures market.
Saxo Bank Names Casper Solbakken as the Global Head of Commercial Offering and Experience
Saxo Bank appointed Casper Andreas Solbakken as the Global Head of Commercial Offering and Experience. Solbakken has been with the online trading and investment firm for more than 18 years serving in different roles. Since July last year, he was the Global Head of Products, Pricing, and Platforms.
Solbakken has held other roles, such as Global Head of Products and Services, Head of Equities, Product Specialist Equities, and Quantitative Trader at Saxo. He joined the Danish bank in 2006 as a Student Assistant for Equities and Derivatives. The appointment followed a recent restructuring at the Danish Bank, which led to a new entity called Group Commercial will be led by Stig Christensen, who took over the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
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CobaltFX Promotes Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating Officer, Appoints Daniel Evans as CPO
United Fintech's CobaltFX elevated Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Nelson was the Global Head of Operations, a role he held for five years. He joined the company in 2017 as the Head of Solution Delivery and Support. CobaltFX also made another change to its C-level management: Daniel Evans will transition to Chief Product Owner.
According to the company’s announcement on LinkedIn, Evans will focus on product development and innovation. He joined the company in 2019 as a Product Analytics Lead before being promoted to Head of Product. United Fintech acquired Cobalt, a provider of data and risk services to the digital assets and foreign exchange markets, in 2022. The fintech firm disclosed that it had acquired a 100% stake in Cobalt despite the challenges facing the industry.
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From TV Host to Crypto Exchange CEO: Gracy Chen at the Helm of Bitget
Gracy Chen, a seasoned entrepreneur with a decade of experience in business management, marketing, and investment, landed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Bitget. She will succeed Sandra Lou, who is stepping down to pursue personal business goals. Chen's involvement in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry began in 2014 during her tenure as a TV host.
Chen joined Bitget as Managing Director in June 2022 to lead the platform's growth strategies and global expansion initiatives. During her tenure, Bitget's number of users significantly expanded, attributed to partnerships and a comprehensive global affiliate network. Besides her duties as the CEO, she will continue as a columnist for Forbes. She is also a "judge" on the first reality crypto TV show, "Killer Whales", featuring promising Web3 projects.
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Broadridge Taps Two Senior Hires to Lead European Issuer Services Expansion
Broadridge hired Simona Vitali, the Former Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Morrow Sodali, to lead sales operations for its new international issuer services. Mariana González also joined the team as Sales Director for International Issuer Services. The new executives are expected to enhance the company's suite of investor communication tools across Europe.
Vitali has over two decades of experience in corporate governance, focusing on strengthening ties between institutional investors and publicly listed companies. In her new role, Vitali will lead a new team of sales executives throughout Europe, expanding Broadridge's reach and impact in the region. González has 15 years of experience in corporate banking, working at Royal Bank of Scotland.
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