IG Markets South Africa Secures Robert van Eyden as CEO

(Source: Linkedin)

Fazzaco learned that IG Markets South Africa (IGMSA), a subsidiary of the IG Group, has secured Robert van Eyden as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

van Eyden has extensive experience in financial services industry. As seen on his LinkedIn profile, he joins IGMSA from FNB South Africa, one of South Africa's "big five" banks and a division of FirstRand, a large financial services conglomerate.

Prior to that, he spent over three year with Barclays Wealth Management, having the CEO role of Africa Group Stockbrokers and Portfolio Management.

During his career he has worked with other big names such as Thebe Investment Corporation, Standard Bank Group, Rand Merchant Bank and so on. van Eyden started his career in 1989 at the University of Pretoria, working as a Junior Lecturer of Department of Business Economics.

IG Group is on a hiring spree and expanded its team, adding several industry veterans. Earlier this month, the company has promoted Aleksandra Szelest to Head of Talent Acquisition.

For the financial year ended 31 May 2022 (FY22), IG Group's net trading revenue reached £972.3 million in FY22, which is 16% higher compared to £837.3 million in FY21. The company's total revenue was up 16% to £973.1 million from last year's £837.6 million.