Dr. Dhamu R. Thamodaran Joins StoneX’s Board of Directors

StoneX Group, a leading financial services provider, announced that Dr. Dhamu R. Thamodaran, who retired as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Commodity Hedging Officer from Smithfield Foods, Inc. last year, has joined its Board of Directors.

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Dr. Thamodaran joined Smithfield Foods in 1995 as Director of Price Risk Management. Prior to joining Smithfield Foods, he had related industry experience with John Morrell Food Group and Farmland Foods, which later became part of the Smithfield Foods family.

With Smithfield Foods, Dr. Thamodaran led strategy development for the firm’s vertically integrated business, managed its commodity hedging activities, and oversaw its global economics commodities research and analysis group.

“Dhamu brings a vast portfolio of experience gained from one of our largest and longest-standing clients, providing a deep understanding of StoneX, our culture and client-first approach, as well as the value we provide to all our clients,”Sean O’Connor, CEO of StoneX, said.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Dhamu to the StoneX board. His experience and expertise in commodity risk management and global supply chains, as well as global macroeconomics will provide valuable expertise and insight and strengthen the board oversight and leadership,”John Radziwill, Chairman of the Board of StoneX added.

As Fazzaco reported earlier, StoneX has agreed to acquire Dublin-based fintech Chasing Returns​ to develop innovative products for its customers through the acquisition.