Executive Moves of the Week: Leadership Shifts Driving Growth Across Global Markets

This week’s roundup of executive appointments highlights a wave of strategic hires across trading, FX, and fintech firms, reflecting a strong focus on innovation, market expansion, and operational excellence. From product and risk leadership to marketing and research, these moves signal the sector’s continued emphasis on scaling globally, strengthening governance, and enhancing client experience in increasingly competitive and regulated markets.

OpenFX Expands Leadership with Key Product Hires to Accelerate Global Growth

OpenFX, a fast-growing cross-border payments and FX liquidity firm, has strengthened its leadership team with three strategic product hires to drive expansion and innovation.

Alex Rowles joins as Head of Trading & Risk, bringing experience from LMAX Group, where he helped scale the firm into Euromoney’s “World’s Best Trading Firm for Digital Assets” in 2025. Sourav Karmakar takes on the role of INR Product Lead, leading OpenFX’s entry into the Indian market after his tenure as AVP of Product at CoinDCX. Ethan Mackie joins as Product Operations Lead, focusing on operational efficiency and scaling product initiatives, with prior experience at Novo and Thredd.

These appointments highlight OpenFX’s focus on building institutional-grade infrastructure, expanding into critical markets, and reinforcing its position as a leader in multi-asset market-making and real-time risk management.

MH Markets Names Mazen Salhab as Head of Market Research

MH Markets has appointed seasoned market strategist Mazen Salhab as Head of Market Research, strengthening its leadership team amid efforts to expand global visibility.

Salhab brings nearly two decades of experience across FX, digital assets, macro strategy, and alternative investments, with senior roles at multiple Middle Eastern financial institutions. An SCA-approved financial analyst, he is also a recognized market commentator, frequently appearing on CNBC Arabia, Sky News Arabia, Sharq-Bloomberg, and Dubai TV.

His appointment enhances MH Markets’ research capabilities, enabling the broker to deliver structured market intelligence and broaden insights across traditional and digital-asset markets.

FXTRADING.com Appoints Amit Kaushik as Chief Marketing Officer

FXTRADING.com has named Amit Kaushik as Chief Marketing Officer, reinforcing its leadership team amid global expansion. Kaushik brings over 15 years of experience in fintech and technology, with prior senior marketing roles at Meta and Airwallex.

He will oversee brand strategy, digital innovation, and client engagement, supporting FXTRADING.com’s growth across APAC, MENA, and Europe. CEO Adam Phillips highlighted Kaushik’s expertise in building high-impact teams and driving international marketing initiatives as key to scaling the broker’s global presence.

OANDA Appoints Paweł Latocha as Head of Operational Risk

OANDA has named Paweł Latocha as Head of Operational Risk and member of the management board of OANDA TMS, its Polish subsidiary. The appointment, approved by the Supervisory Board on November 27, strengthens the company’s leadership as it navigates complex global markets.

Latocha brings extensive risk management experience from IG Group, Deutsche Bank, State Street, and Shell, having overseen operational risk, compliance, and system integration. His expertise will bolster OANDA’s risk frameworks and operational resilience, aligning with the company’s broader strategic initiatives, including its recent acquisition by FTMO.

Jo Benton Joins Marex as Group Head of Brand and Channels

Marex has appointed marketing veteran Jo Benton as Group Head of Brand and Channels, marking her return to the financial services sector after a brief hiatus. Benton previously spent nearly four years as CMO at ADSS and has held senior marketing roles at Saxo Capital Markets, CMC Markets, GFT, and GAIN Capital.

Her appointment strengthens Marex’s leadership in marketing and brand strategy across trading, investing, and CFD markets, leveraging her extensive experience in building global marketing teams and driving brand initiatives.