Ahmed Yousre

Promotion Manager

PU Prime Financial Services

Ahmed brings a wealth of experience in the banking sector, with a strong focus on wealth management, retail banking, and foreign exchange (Forex) trading. His extensive background is complemented by over Nine years of specialized training experience, delivering professional development programs to leading financial institutions and major banks across Egypt and the GCC region.

Avraam Despoti

Founder and CEO-Tradepedia

XM | Tradepedia

Avramis Despotis, is Founder and CEO of TRADEPEDIA, a global academy that has trained thousands of traders worldwide. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Finance and Banking and is a Certified Technical Analyst, with over 30 years of experience in the markets as an interbank dealer, portfolio manager, and educator. He is an active trader managing his own capital with a multi-million track record and an international speaker specializing in technical analysis and risk management. He is the author of No One Listens to the Guru, regularly participating in major international finance expos and university events as a panel moderator and industry expert, and develops AI-driven trading strategies and algorithmic execution frameworks used by hedge funds.

Boris Schlossberg

President

BKForex

Boris Schlossberg is a veteran trader with over 30 years in financial markets. He began on Wall Street at Drexel Burnham Lambert, later co-founded BKForex with Kathy Lien, and has served as Managing Director of FX Strategy at BK Asset Management. An author of Technical Analysis of the Currency Market and Millionaire Traders, Boris is a frequent CNBC contributor and leading voice in forex, known for blending technical precision with macroeconomic insight.

Connor Woods

Global Head of Education

Taurex

Connor Woods is the Global Head of Education at Taurex, with over a decade of experience across financial markets. A First Class Honours graduate in Economics & Finance from Bournemouth University, he leads global trading education across Taurex, Everything Trading, and Atmos Funded. Specialising in Automated Trading Systems, risk management, and trading psychology, Connor delivers daily market analysis, live sessions, and speaks regularly at trading expos worldwide.

Dane Baker

Chief Commercial Officer

Kama Capital

Dane Baker is the Chief Commercial Officer of Kama Capital LLC, appointed in March 2025, with over nine years of experience in institutional FX and CFD sales and commercial leadership. He progressed from Business Development Manager to Senior Director for Europe at Equiti Group over approximately six years, and previously held institutional sales roles at iSAM Securities and Global Market Index (GMI). At Kama Capital, he leads commercial strategy, institutional partnerships, and liquidity management. He is a regular speaker at industry events including the iFX Expo Dubai and the Riyadh Financial Forum.

Erkan Yilmaz

Chief Operating Officer

FundingPips

Erkan Yılmaz is FundingPips' COO and Co-founder. Since ideation he has been, contributing to the company's continued growth and commitment to delivering a trader-first experience. With a focus on operational excellence, strategic execution, and customer satisfaction, he plays a key role in supporting initiatives that strengthen the FundingPips ecosystem. His collaborative approach and dedication to innovation help drive the company's mission of providing transparent, reliable, and accessible solutions for traders worldwide and hitting multiple milestone including but not limited to achieving 270+ in paid user rewards.

Felix Yong

Director of Business Development

Mega Fusion

Felix Yong is a finance and digital assets professional with a strong interest in the evolving relationship between traditional foreign exchange markets and cryptocurrency. As global investors increasingly explore new forms of cross-border trading, digital payments, and alternative assets, Felix focuses on helping audiences understand how forex and crypto trends are shaping the future of financial markets.

Gerald Perez

Chief Executive Officer

Interactive Brokers (U.K.)

Gerry Perez is the Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited www.interactivebrokers.co.uk, an affiliate of Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ: IBKR). With over thirty years of global experience serving in C-Suite positions internationally, including in the United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he has gained valuable insight due to his diverse senior management skills, academic accomplishments and knowledge, and experience in global markets. He is a periodic public speaker with the press, at financial events and contributor at universities, delivering talks on topics such as market awareness, innovation and technology. He holds postgraduate degrees and certifications from the University of Oxford—Said Business School (UK), Cambridge University—Judge Business School (UK), and MIT—Sloan Business School (US), which focuses on strategy and innovation, Artificial Intelligence, corporate finance and business systems. He is also a lifetime Oxford Union (debating) Society member.

Johny Giacaman

Chief Business Operations Officer

MultiBank Group

Johny Giacaman is the Chief Business Operations Officer of MultiBank Group — the world's largest and most regulated financial derivatives institution, with $35 billion in daily turnover, 2,000,000+ clients across 100 countries, and oversight from 18+ global regulatory authorities. With 20+ years leading global teams across financial services, fintech, and media, and having served as Group Chief Marketing Officer, Johny brings rare dual mastery of brand strategy and operational execution at the highest level.

Joseph Dahrieh

Tickmill Managing Director (MENA)

Tickmill UK Ltd

Mr. Joseph Dahieh is the Managing Director for the MENA region at Tickmill, where he leads strategic growth, business development, and regional expansion across key financial markets. He is a financial markets expert, technical analyst, and trading educator with over 10 years of experience in the trading and financial services industry. Joseph is widely recognized for his market insights, advanced analytical approach, particularly through technical analysis and Elliott Wave Theory, and his contributions to trader education. Recognized among the Top 50 Influencers in Global Financial Markets 2025, he is also a regular commentator on major financial media platforms, including CNBC Arabia, Sky News Arabia, and Asharq Bloomberg, where he shares expert insights on global financial markets and economic developments.

Kathy Lien

Managing Director- BKTraders

BKTraders

Kathy Lien, the “Queen of Macro,” graduated NYU’s Stern at 18 and built a 20+ year career in trading. Starting at JPMorgan’s FX desk, as their youngest trader ever, she expanded into cross-asset trading before launching DailyFX in 2003 and co-founding BKForex with Boris Schlossberg in 2011. A CNBC regular and author of several acclaimed trading books, Kathy is renowned for combining fundamental and technical analysis. Her insights and strategies have shaped countless traders and made her one of the most influential voices in forex.

Mahmoud Mashal

Senior Market Analyst

VT Markets

Mahmoud Mashal is a Senior Market Analyst with over 11 years of experience in financial markets, trading, market research, and investor education. Throughout his career, he has built research departments and trading academies from the ground up, leading market analysis, educational initiatives, and industry events across the MENA region. Specializing in macroeconomics, forex, commodities, and market sentiment analysis, Mahmoud is passionate about translating complex market dynamics into practical insights that empower traders and investors to make informed decisions.

Naeem Aslam

CIO | Columnist

Zaye Capital Markets | Nasdaq

Naeem Aslam is a seasoned finance and investment expert with over 15 years of experience. He is the Founder and CIO of Zaye Capital Markets and has a background as an ex-Hedge Fund Trader at Bank of New York. A regular guest on Fox Business and Bloomberg, he provides expert insights on finance, fintech, and macroeconomics. A NASDAQ columnist and former Forbes contributor, he also lectures at the London School of Economics and Warwick Business School.

Norayr Djerrahian

Chief Commercial Officer

Hantec Markets

As Chief Commercial Officer at Hantec Markets, he leads the Group’s commercial strategy across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Latin America, Africa, and Asia. He is responsible for driving business development, establishing strategic commercial partnerships, and shaping client-focused services that support the company’s global growth objectives. Prior to joining Hantec Markets, he spent six years in investment banking at Jefferies International, where he executed transactions across a range of sectors, specialising in equity capital markets (ECM) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving UK-listed companies. He graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics with Honours.

Nour Nader

Partner Relationship Manager

Exness

Pere Monguió

Co-Chief Executive Officer

FXStreet

Pere is the co-CEO of FXStreet. With over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, he is committed to empowering independent traders with the insights and tools they need to navigate the financial markets with confidence. A graduate in Advertising and Public Relations from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Pere combines his expertise in communication with a passion for understanding how financial markets tick. Outside work, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family in the beautiful Catalan landscapes.

Richard Stoker

EMEA Head of Retail

CME Group

Richard Stoker is Executive Director and EMEA Head of Retail at CME Group, the World's leading derivatives marketplace. Richard began trading in 1989 having worked as a ‘yellow jacket’ on the London International Financial Futures Exchange. He spent 11 years as an ‘open outcry’ trader in both London and Sydney before the advent of the screens. After a further 10 years trading electronically across most asset classes on all major global exchanges, he took up a position at the CME helping to lead the business outside of North America.

Ronald Rahme

Head of Global Marketing

MultiBank Group

Ronald Rahme is the Head of Global Marketing at Multibank Group, where he leads international brand strategy, market positioning, and high-impact growth initiatives across global markets. With a strong focus on innovation, customer engagement, and measurable business outcomes, Ronald plays a key role in shaping the group’s global presence and strengthening its connection with diverse audiences.

Saif Qaddoura

Head of Market Research

Tradin

Saif Qaddoura is the Head of Market Research at Tradin and an institutional trader featured on Tradin's YouTube channel. He has more than 10 years of experience in financial markets, investment strategies, and economic analysis. His professional background includes institutional trading, wealth management, and central banking operations. In addition to his work at FundingPips and Tradin, he has appeared as a financial markets commentator on AlArabiya Business, CNBC Arabia and Asharq Business with Bloomberg.

Sean Bolton

Group Chief Operating Officer

Xoala

An Operations Director with significant leadership experience in operations, transformation and change roles. Strong leadership skills developed through experience and becoming a Chartered Manager with distinction. Working in Financial Services for more than 20 years in Europe and the US, in both large and small organisations. This international management experience has allowed me to develop strong intercultural appreciation, understanding. With this I have successfully managed global and virtual teams. I have outstanding stakeholder management skills, working successfully with Executive Management level and diverse stakeholder groups within Financial Services on a global basis. These stakeholder skills combined with a structured, solutions orientated approach and focused determination, enable me to consistently deliver high-quality results despite time, cost and resource constraints.

Tien Ching

Chief Executive Officer

ACCM

Tien Ching is the CEO of ACCM Group and a seasoned financial markets executive with over 20 years of experience across securities, futures, CFDs, forex, derivatives, and fund management. He has held senior leadership positions at leading global financial institutions, including MEX Global Markets, VT Markets, and HGNH International. Tien has played a key role in driving international business expansion, market development, and strategic growth initiatives across Asia and global markets.

Wael Makarem

Financial Markets Strategists Lead

Exness

Ward Al Banna

MENA Sales Manager

eplanet brokers

Ward Al Banna is a Sales Manager at ePlanet, specializing in the forex industry, client relationships, and financial market education. With experience supporting traders and investors, she combines industry knowledge with a client-focused approach to help individuals better understand trading concepts and gain a solid foundation in basics of trading.

Yasaman Pazooki

Chief Operating Officer

OPO GROUP

Yasi Pazoki is Chief Operating Officer of OPO Group, a global forex and CFD brokerage. She leads OPO's rebrand and the integration of AI across the business, developing client-centric systems built around how traders actually make decisions, and driving the company's expansion into new markets. Drawing on behavioral-finance and cognitive-state research, she designs operations that help retail traders perform better regardless of their psychological state. She is a returning Forex Expo Dubai speaker working at the intersection of trading operations, behavioral science, and applied AI.