IG Group Sees Departure of Its CEO for APAC and Africa

​(Source: LinkedIn)

Fazzaco learned that Kevin Algeo has parted ways with IG Group, a global online trading company offering CFDs and Forex, after over a decade.

Kevin resigned the broker from the role of CEO of APAC & Africa, on which he has been for more than five years, based on his LinkedIn profile. He was responsible for the Group's strategy in APAC and Africa, including the oversight of the offices located in the region.

Prior to the role, Kevin served as CEO of Australia and New Zealand, focused on building strong relationships with local regulators and commercial partners to support sustainable commercial growth of IG’s businesses in the region.

He joined the company in 2013 as Managing Director of it's South African business. Before IG Group, he worked with a full-service stockbroker and asset manager, Imara Group, in South Africa.

Kevin holds a Masters in Finance through the School of Oriental & African Studies at the University of London, as well post-graduate degrees in Politics and in Economics.

Last month, IG Group has elevated Eren Eraslan​ to Head of Northern Europe at IG Europe GmbH.