CMC Markets Taps Albert Soleiman as Chief Financial Officer

(Source: LinkedIn)

CMC Markets, a leading global provider of online trading, announced the appointment of Albert Soleiman as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director, succeeding the company CFO, Euan Marshall​, who will leave the company in January 2024.

Albert first joined CMC in November 2005 and was with the group till November 2019 before rejoining the firm a year later to lead its CMC Invest. From November 2019 to June 2020, he held the position of Global Tax Director at Bitfury, a leading blockchain technology company, for eight months. Previously, Albert had also served as tax advisors at leading professional accounting firms, including KPMG US and William Buck.

CMC Invest is a key element of CMC's strategy to diversify the business and leverage its technologies and which enables its clients to generate long-term wealth through its investing platforms, CMC Markets explained.

Albert earned his Bachelor's Degree of Business, Accountancy from RMIT University in 2000. Additionally, he is a qualified Chartered Accountant accredited by CA ANZ. 

James Richards, Chairman of CMC Markets, commented on the appointment: "Albert has a deep knowledge of the Group which will support the execution of our diversification strategy. We have worked closely with Albert as he has developed the CMC Invest business and I look forward to working with him as a Board member."

Albert Soleiman, the new CFO at CMC Markets, said: "I am delighted to be taking on the role of CFO of CMC and look forward to working with the Group Board to drive the Group's strategy. I am excited about playing my part in delivering that strategic vision and enhancing efficiencies within the business."