Stripe-backed Tempo taps Simon Taylor for blockchain
payments
Topping our list of the latest executive moves, Tempo, a
payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, appointed
Simon Taylor to a full-time role.
Simon Taylor, Source: LinkedIn
Taylor is stepping back from his day-to-day position as a
strategic advisor at fraud prevention platform Sardine after more than three
years, but will remain involved with Sardine in an advisory capacity.
Show more about Tempo’s latest appointment of Simon Taylor.
Traze CEO announces exit
Elsewhere, Traze CEO Erkin Kamran stepped down from his role
to pursue a new venture at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3.
Erkin Kamran, Source: LinkedIn
Kamran said his next project will focus on trading and
fintech innovation, inviting industry peers to connect on areas such as
product, liquidity, and go-to-market strategies. Traze recently secured a
license in the United Arab Emirates.
Highlight more about Traze’s top leadership changes.
FYNXT has a new chief revenue officer
FYNXT named Stephen Miles as the new Chief Revenue Officer,
tasking him with leading the company’s global sales and marketing strategy, among
other responsibilities.
Stephen Miles, Source: LinkedIn
Miles joins from OpenText, where he most recently served as
Global Vice President and GM of Software Services. He previously held senior
roles at OpenText and Micro Focus, including Vice President and GM for Software
Services in EMEA.
Discover more about FYNXT’s appointment of Stephen Miles as the new Chief Revenue Officer.
Moomoo exec moves to IG Singapore as CEO
Also this week, IG Group named Gavin Chia CEO of IG Singapore & Emerging Markets. Chia previously served as CEO of Moomoo Singapore, where he also served as COO.
Gavin Chia, Source: LinkedIn
Before that, he was Managing Director at Futu Singapore,
where he played a key role in establishing the firm’s local operations and
licensing.
Learn more about Moomoo’s appointment of Gavin Chia of IG Singapore.
Ex-CMC CFO joins London digital firm
In the UK, Albert Soleiman, former Chief Financial Officer of CMC Markets, joined a London-based company specializing in web design, development, and online marketing.
Albert Soleiman, Source: LinkedIn
His move comes months after stepping down from his role at the London-headquartered broker.
Soleiman left CMC Markets in February, when the company announced his immediate departure as CFO and confirmed he also stepped down as a director.
Find out more about Albert Soleiman’s latest appointment.
Spotware Systems’ former PR Manager launches own startup
Lastly, Rosemary Barnes, a seasoned PR professional with
experience in fintech and crypto, launched her own agency, PR Plug. The new
venture will focus on supporting firms in forex, cryptocurrency, fintech, and
artificial intelligence.
Rosemary Barnes, Source: LinkedIn
Barnes previously served as PR and Media Manager at
CoinPayments for just over a year and spent more than four years leading PR and
marketing at B2Broker. She also held roles at Spotware Systems and other
industry firms.
Display more about Rosemary Barnes’ latest PR venture.
Stripe-backed Tempo taps Simon Taylor for blockchain
payments
Topping our list of the latest executive moves, Tempo, a
payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, appointed
Simon Taylor to a full-time role.
Simon Taylor, Source: LinkedIn
Taylor is stepping back from his day-to-day position as a
strategic advisor at fraud prevention platform Sardine after more than three
years, but will remain involved with Sardine in an advisory capacity.
Show more about Tempo’s latest appointment of Simon Taylor.
Traze CEO announces exit
Elsewhere, Traze CEO Erkin Kamran stepped down from his role
to pursue a new venture at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3.
Erkin Kamran, Source: LinkedIn
Kamran said his next project will focus on trading and
fintech innovation, inviting industry peers to connect on areas such as
product, liquidity, and go-to-market strategies. Traze recently secured a
license in the United Arab Emirates.
Highlight more about Traze’s top leadership changes.
FYNXT has a new chief revenue officer
FYNXT named Stephen Miles as the new Chief Revenue Officer,
tasking him with leading the company’s global sales and marketing strategy, among
other responsibilities.
Stephen Miles, Source: LinkedIn
Miles joins from OpenText, where he most recently served as
Global Vice President and GM of Software Services. He previously held senior
roles at OpenText and Micro Focus, including Vice President and GM for Software
Services in EMEA.
Discover more about FYNXT’s appointment of Stephen Miles as the new Chief Revenue Officer.
Moomoo exec moves to IG Singapore as CEO
Also this week, IG Group named Gavin Chia CEO of IG Singapore & Emerging Markets. Chia previously served as CEO of Moomoo Singapore, where he also served as COO.
Gavin Chia, Source: LinkedIn
Before that, he was Managing Director at Futu Singapore,
where he played a key role in establishing the firm’s local operations and
licensing.
Learn more about Moomoo’s appointment of Gavin Chia of IG Singapore.
Ex-CMC CFO joins London digital firm
In the UK, Albert Soleiman, former Chief Financial Officer of CMC Markets, joined a London-based company specializing in web design, development, and online marketing.
Albert Soleiman, Source: LinkedIn
His move comes months after stepping down from his role at the London-headquartered broker.
Soleiman left CMC Markets in February, when the company announced his immediate departure as CFO and confirmed he also stepped down as a director.
Find out more about Albert Soleiman’s latest appointment.
Spotware Systems’ former PR Manager launches own startup
Lastly, Rosemary Barnes, a seasoned PR professional with
experience in fintech and crypto, launched her own agency, PR Plug. The new
venture will focus on supporting firms in forex, cryptocurrency, fintech, and
artificial intelligence.
Rosemary Barnes, Source: LinkedIn
Barnes previously served as PR and Media Manager at
CoinPayments for just over a year and spent more than four years leading PR and
marketing at B2Broker. She also held roles at Spotware Systems and other
industry firms.
Display more about Rosemary Barnes’ latest PR venture.
