New names stepped into big roles this week, while others moved on as companies adjusted their leadership teams. Among them: Veronika Thoma joined XValley as COO, Tickmill brought Erhan Beyaz as Head of Data and Analytics, TRADE.com CEO Roei Gavish stepped down, and SquaredFinancial appointed Marcos Tigsilema as Chief Revenue Officer.

Veronika Thoma joined XValley as COO

First, XValley, the Cryprus-based technology for FX and CFD brokers, hired seasoned executive Veronika Thoma as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Thoma joined the firm from CPT Markets, where she was the Senior Back Office Manager and later the Head of Back Office.

Veronika Thoma, Source: LinkedIn

Prior to that, she held key operational roles at Exinity and Skilling, gaining expertise in brokerage infrastructure and client management. XValley Technologies specializes in developing proprietary trading solutions that integrate various trading components into a unified platform.

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Tickmill brought Erhan Beyaz as Head of Data and Analytics

Online brokerage firmTickmill also made some changes among its executives, enlisting Erhan Beyaz as the new Head of Data and Analytics. Beyaz is an experienced industry expert who worked for notable industry brands such as Equiti Group.

Erhan Beyaz, Source: LinkedIn

Erhan Beyaz's appointment comes as the company expands its presence across various jurisdictions. Some of its key markets include the UK, Cyprus, and the UAE. Beyaz, who holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, will lead the company's data analytics initiatives to better serve its global clientele.

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TRADE.COM CEO Roei Gavish stepped down

Elsewhere, Roei Gavish stepped down as CEO of TRADE.com after leading the company for more than 10 years. Following his departure, Gavish took on new roles, including the Executive Chairman of Global Business Development at Jeen.ai.

Roei Gavish, Source: LinkedIn

He is also the Chairman of the Board at Group 107, a position he has held since December 2024. Both roles are based in the Tel Aviv District, Israel. Before joining TRADE.com, Gavish worked at Playtech from August 2010 to April 2014. He was the Head of a Business Unit, overseeing product roadmaps and business operations.

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SquaredFinancial appointed Marcos Tigsilema as Chief Revenue Officer

SquaredFinancial appointed Marcos Tigsilema as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). The experienced industry professional, who previously served as Regional Commercial Director for Latin America at Key To Markets, will now lead revenue initiatives at the Cyprus-based broker.

Marcos Tigsilema, Source: LinkedIn

Tigsilema has more than a decade of experience in the financial markets, having worked at major brokerage firms, including ATFX, GKFX (now Trive), BP Prime, OANDA, and Alpari.

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Pepperstone promoted Mariia Erokhina to General Manager of Information Security and Compliance

Lastly, the Australia-based forex and CFD brokerage firm Pepperstone promoted Mariia Erokhina to General Manager, Information Security and Compliance. Erokhina has been with the company for slightly more than a year, initially serving as the Head of IT Security.

Mariia Erokhina, Source: LinkedIn

According to her LinkedIn profile, Erokhina is an experienced IT security expert who has previously worked for notable brands. She joined Pepperstone from Sumsub, where she spent more than two years as the Chief Information Security Officer.

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