Executive Moves of the Week: Leadership Shifts at ZA Bank, Blueberry, United Fintech, DIGITEC and Tickmill

The below are selected highlights of last week's executive transitions, including significant leadership shifts across the banking, trading, and FinTech sectors.

Digital Bank - ZA Bank Appoints Calvin Ng as New Chief Executive Officer

ZA Bank, a prominent digital bank based in Hong Kong, has announced the appointment of Calvin Ng as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 27th. This follows the departure of Ronald Iu, who has stepped down from his roles as CEO and executive director.

Mr. Ng is a founding member of ZA Bank and has been instrumental in its development since its inception, playing a key role in the application for a digital banking license in Hong Kong and its subsequent official launch. He has served as the bank's executive director since September 2022.

Brokerage - Blueberry Appoints Nadav Linden as New Head of Marketing

Retail FX and CFDs broker Blueberry, formerly known as Blueberry Markets, has announced the appointment of Nadav Linden as its new Head of Marketing.

Mr. Linden brings a wealth of experience in online and affiliate marketing to the role, gained from both the financial services and gaming sectors. Prior to joining Blueberry, he spent nine years at UK-based gaming and sports betting company William Hill (2008-2017), where he held positions including Head of Affiliates and Marketing Director in Australia. His professional background also includes senior marketing roles at Australian venture capital firm Seed VC Fund and social gaming company VGW.

FinTech - United Fintech Appoints First Chief People Officer

United Fintech has announced the appointment of Anders Peter Kierbye Johansen as its Chief People Officer (CPO). This marks a newly created role within the company's Executive Leadership Team. Based in Copenhagen, Johansen will report directly to founder and CEO Christian Frahm and will be responsible for leading the group's people strategy across its multiple global offices, including locations in London, Copenhagen, New York, Singapore, and Dubai.

Solutions Provider - DIGITEC Welcomes Darryl Hooker as Head of Business Development and Partnerships

DIGITEC, a provider of technology for FX Swaps and NDF (Non-Deliverable Forward) pricing and workflow automation, has announced the appointment of Darryl Hooker as its new Head of Business Development and Partnerships. Hooker brings over 40 years of experience in the foreign exchange market, with extensive knowledge in FX Swaps and NDFs. In this newly established role, he will be responsible for leading the company's global business development strategy.

Brokerage - Tickmill Appoints Erhan Beyaz as Head of Data and Analytics​

Global brokerage firm Tickmill has announced the appointment of Erhan Beyaz as its new Head of Data and Analytics. Beyaz, an experienced professional in the financial industry, joins Tickmill from Equiti Group, where he most recently served as the Head of Data Management.

According to the company, this strategic hire comes as Tickmill aims to broaden its presence across various jurisdictions, including the UK, Cyprus, and the UAE. In his new role, Beyaz, who holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, will be responsible for leading the company's data analytics initiatives to better serve its global clientele.