Skilling Appoints Former FXCM Managing Director Michael Kamerman as CEO

The Skilling Group, a fintech firm concentrated on offerings across Europe, today announced the appointment of brokerage FXCM Veteran Michael Kamerman as its new chief executive officer(CEO) for leading the firm’s strategic development. He replaced Skilling co-founder, André Lavold for the apex position and has already taken on the charges. 

Michael brings over 15 years of experience at leading competitor, FXCM, and with the remit of securing Skilling’s place as a leading provider of FX and CFD services to a global client base.

The new role follows a series of significant milestones for Skilling. In the past ten months Skilling has launched the Metatrader 4 platform, obtained a regulatory licence in Seychelles, received branch authorisation from the UK’s FCA and secured partnerships with Premier League football club Aston Villa, and global chess player Magnus Carlsen. 

“The appointment of Kamerman as our CEO is something we did with the utmost care ensuring that he not only has the experience but also is a great culture fit. We are very excited to have Michael on board. His extensive experience and vision for Skilling has continually impressed us.” Co-founder of Skilling and previous CEO André Lavold commented.