Source : financemagnates, Tue, 2024/7/16
Chris Old has begun a new role as head of organic growth at IG Group, according to an announcement he made on LinkedIn today (Monday). Living in London, Old has been with the group for more than six years in various capacities..
An experienced SEO executive.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he joined the company in 2021 as a SEO manager in United Kingdom. Thereafter, he rose through the ranks, serving as SEO Manager for EMEA and SEO Leader for IG.com before his last appointment. Old also gained experience through his work with Truly Experiences Ltd and Cancer Research UK.
IG Group has recently seen notable executive moves. Last week, the Group’s Global Corporate Marketing Director, Thomas Osra, was appointed Chief Marketing Officer at IG Prime, the entity’s corporate arm. Osra, who has served as Global Corporate Marketing Director for almost five years, will lead IG Prime brand marketing activities worldwide..
Similarly, IG Group appointed Mark Evans as head of corporate development in April, Finance Magnates reported. Evans served as the company’s Head of Consumer Insights and Strategy for over six years. Prior to that, he was Group Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Evans has worked for well-known brands in the industry such as Barclays Bank and BDO UK LLP. At Barclays, he was Director of the Financial Group Centre before joining Barclaycard as Vice President in 2012. He also devoted four years as Senior Business Advisor at BDO UK.
Other changes in the IG range
In addition, IG Group served as Chief Operating Officer with the appointment of Judy Dunn in March. Dan was promoted from her previous position as Chief Risk Officer. Subsequently, the London-based broker promoted Sarah Gore Langton, formerly Chief Compliance Officer, to Chief Risk Officer..
The changes in the group’s senior management occurred when John Noble resigned as chief operating officer. Charlie Roses also resigned as CFO, but the broker stated that he was looking for a replacement..
