OptAxe welcomes Smith as Chief Business Development Officer
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OptAxe welcomes Smith as Chief Business Development Officer 05 November 2024US Reporter: Clelia Frondaroli
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Chris Smith has joined OptAxe as chief business development officer, to support the company as it moves into its next phase of growth.
This appointment comes after OptAxe's recent FCA authorisation to operate as a multilateral trading facility for FX options. With more than three decades of experience in FX markets, Smith is said to be well positioned to take on the new role.
Prior to joining the company, Smith most recently served as head of FX sales UK and US at Commonwealth Bank, and has held a number of leadership titles across Citi, Credit Suisse and HSBC. He also holds a wealth of knowledge technology-based platform solutions for the FX industry.
Chris Jackson, CEO and co-founder of OptAxe, comments: "[Smith] is an incredibly well-respected industry practitioner who has a deep understanding of industry dynamics, the evolving regulatory landscape and client needs. His experience will be invaluable and we look forward to working with him.”
Smith adds: "I am thrilled to be joining such a visionary team and look forward to working alongside the founders as we bring innovative technology to the marketplace that will automate manual and bilateral processes.”
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Image: Chris Smith- LinkedIn 