This week, the number of executive hires, promotions and departures decreased compared to last week. The online trading, futures, cryptocurrency, foreign exchange and fintech sectors experienced significant executive changes. These changes reflect the dynamic nature of these areas.

NinjaTrader added four new executives to its management; Saxo Bank appointed Casper Solbakken as Global Head of Commercial Products and Experience; CobaltFX promoted Stephen Nelson to Chief Operating Officer and appointed Daniel Evans as Chief Product Officer; Gracy Chen joined Bitget as Chief Executive Officer; Broadridge hired two executives to lead the expansion of issuer services in Europe.

Explore our exciting coverage of executive changes in online trading, futures, cryptocurrencies, forex and fintech.

Executive Moves of the Week

NinjaTrader expands executive team as retail traders flock to futures markets

NinjaTrader has appointed four experienced executives to its team. The expansion comes as the trading software provider struggles to meet the growing demand for futures from 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 more than 15 years of experience in marketing, strategy and operations. He will focus on developing products centered on trader education, social experiences and partner networks.Nishandar has a background in technology leadership and innovation. Previously, he was a senior director at Carta Liquidity and spent more than a decade at Goldman Sachs.

Saxo Bank Appoints Casper Solbakken Global Head of Commercial Products and Experiences

Saxo Bank has appointed Casper Andreas Solbakken as global head of commercial products and experience, a role he has held for more than 18 years at the online trading and investment firm. He has been global head of product, pricing and platforms since July of last year.

For example, he was global head of products and services, head of equities, equity product specialist and quantitative trader at Saxo Bank. He joined the Danish bank in 2006 as an equity and derivatives trainee assistant. The appointment follows the Danish bank's recent reorganization, which created a new entity called Group Commercial, which Stig Christensen will lead as chief commercial officer.

CobaltFX Promotes Stephen Nelson to COO, Appoints Daniel Evans as COO

United Fintech's CobaltFX has promoted Stephen Nelson to chief operating officer. Previously, Nelson served as head of global operations for five years. He joined the company in 2017 as head of solution delivery and support.CobaltFX also made another change to its C-level management: the transition of Daniel Evans to chief product officer.

Evans will focus on product development and innovation, according to the company's announcement on Collider. He joined the company in 2019 as head of product analytics and was later promoted to head of product. united Fintech acquired Cobalt, a provider of data and risk services for the digital asset and foreign exchange markets, in 2022. fintech The company disclosed that it had acquired a 100 percent stake in Cobalt, despite industry challenges.

From TV Host to Cryptocurrency Exchange CEO: Gracy Chen Takes the Helm at Bitget

Gracy Chen, a seasoned entrepreneur with a decade of experience in business management, marketing and investing, serves as CEO of Bitget. She will succeed Sandra Lou, who is stepping down to pursue her personal business goals.Chen's involvement in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry began in 2014 as a television host.

Ms. Chen joined Bitget in June 2022 as Managing Director, where she was responsible for leading the platform's growth strategy and global expansion plans. During her tenure, Bitget's subscriber base has grown significantly, thanks to partnerships and a comprehensive global affiliate network. In addition to her role as CEO, she will continue to serve as a columnist for Forbes. She was also a “judge” on the first reality crypto TV show, “Killer Whales,” which featured the promising Web3 project.

Broadridge Appoints Two Senior Staffers to Lead European Issuer Services Expansion

Broadridge has hired Simona Vitali, former European COO of Morrow Sodali, to lead its new international issuer services sales operation, and Mariana González has joined the team as director of international issuer services sales. The new executives are expected to enhance the firm's suite of investor communications tools in Europe.

Vitali has more than 20 years of experience in corporate governance, focusing on strengthening the connection between institutional investors and public companies. In his new role, Vitali will lead a new team of sales executives across Europe to expand Broadridge's presence in the region.González has 15 years of experience in corporate banking, having previously worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland.