N26, easyMarkets, XTB and More: Executive Moves of the Week
Ex-central banker takes N26 helm
In this week’s leadership shake-ups, German neobank N26 appointed former Bundesbank executive Andreas Dombret to chair its supervisory board. It follows tension between the founder and investor, with Valentin Stalf recently stepping down as CEO.
Andreas Dombret
Dombret, who served on the Bundesbank’s executive board from 2010 to 2018, will be nominated by founders and investors at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting.
Find out more about the latest leadership changes at N26.
easyMarkets moves CMO to the COO role
At the same time, Garen Meserlian was appointed Chief
Operating Officer at CFD broker easyMarkets. He moves from the role of Chief
Marketing Officer, a position he has held since joining the company in 2023.
Garen Meserlian, Source: LinkedIn
The leadership change comes amid strong client activity at
easyMarkets. In Q2 2025, the broker reported a 34% year-on-year increase in
trading volumes.
Show more about easyMarkets’ latest executive changes.
XTB appoints ex-Polish regulator to board
In Poland, XTB named Bartosz Osiński as a Management Board
Member for Risk, pending approval from the country’s financial regulator.
Osiński brings experience from his previous work at Poland’s financial
watchdog.
Bartosz Osiński, Source: LinkedIn
The move comes as the retail trading platform seeks to
strengthen its risk management amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Discover more about XTB’s appointment of a former regulator to the Board.
Ultima Markets names new compliance head
Elsewhere, Ultima Markets enlisted Gareth Derbyshire as
Chief Strategy Officer. The move comes as the broker prepares to expand into
the United Kingdom, following its recent approval for a Financial Conduct
Authority (FCA) license.
Gareth Derbyshire, Source: LinkedIn
Derbyshire, a compliance specialist, brings around 25 years
of experience in financial services and has previously worked with several
leading forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) firms in London.
Learn more about Ultima Markets’ appointment of Gareth Derbyshire as Chief Strategy Officer.
Kalshi taps
23-year-old influencer for crypto
In the crypto, U.S.-regulated prediction marketplace Kalshi
has hired John Wang to lead the company’s expansion into digital assets.
Tarek Mansour
Wang, 23, is a former crypto entrepreneur and social media
influencer who previously founded Armor Labs, a crypto company later acquired,
and has advised various crypto startups. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said he
discovered Wang through his social media commentary.
Highlight more about Kalshi’s latest appointment in the crypto space.
IG marketing and product head departs
Lastly, Michael Logue departed IG Group after around
thirteen years, most recently serving as Product and Marketing Director –
International. He held senior roles across marketing, product, and analytics,
including Head of Product and Marketing in London.
Michael Logue, Source: LinkedIn
Earlier in his career, Logue spent time at tastytrade in
Chicago as Vice President of Growth, progressing from Revenue Analyst to Lead
Analyst, before returning to IG.
Display more about Michael Logue’s exit from IG Group.
Ex-central banker takes N26 helm
In this week’s leadership shake-ups, German neobank N26 appointed former Bundesbank executive Andreas Dombret to chair its supervisory board. It follows tension between the founder and investor, with Valentin Stalf recently stepping down as CEO.
Andreas Dombret
Dombret, who served on the Bundesbank’s executive board from 2010 to 2018, will be nominated by founders and investors at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting.
Find out more about the latest leadership changes at N26.
easyMarkets moves CMO to the COO role
At the same time, Garen Meserlian was appointed Chief
Operating Officer at CFD broker easyMarkets. He moves from the role of Chief
Marketing Officer, a position he has held since joining the company in 2023.
Garen Meserlian, Source: LinkedIn
The leadership change comes amid strong client activity at
easyMarkets. In Q2 2025, the broker reported a 34% year-on-year increase in
trading volumes.
Show more about easyMarkets’ latest executive changes.
XTB appoints ex-Polish regulator to board
In Poland, XTB named Bartosz Osiński as a Management Board
Member for Risk, pending approval from the country’s financial regulator.
Osiński brings experience from his previous work at Poland’s financial
watchdog.
Bartosz Osiński, Source: LinkedIn
The move comes as the retail trading platform seeks to
strengthen its risk management amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Discover more about XTB’s appointment of a former regulator to the Board.
Ultima Markets names new compliance head
Elsewhere, Ultima Markets enlisted Gareth Derbyshire as
Chief Strategy Officer. The move comes as the broker prepares to expand into
the United Kingdom, following its recent approval for a Financial Conduct
Authority (FCA) license.
Gareth Derbyshire, Source: LinkedIn
Derbyshire, a compliance specialist, brings around 25 years
of experience in financial services and has previously worked with several
leading forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) firms in London.
Learn more about Ultima Markets’ appointment of Gareth Derbyshire as Chief Strategy Officer.
Kalshi taps
23-year-old influencer for crypto
In the crypto, U.S.-regulated prediction marketplace Kalshi
has hired John Wang to lead the company’s expansion into digital assets.
Tarek Mansour
Wang, 23, is a former crypto entrepreneur and social media
influencer who previously founded Armor Labs, a crypto company later acquired,
and has advised various crypto startups. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said he
discovered Wang through his social media commentary.
Highlight more about Kalshi’s latest appointment in the crypto space.
IG marketing and product head departs
Lastly, Michael Logue departed IG Group after around
thirteen years, most recently serving as Product and Marketing Director –
International. He held senior roles across marketing, product, and analytics,
including Head of Product and Marketing in London.
Michael Logue, Source: LinkedIn
Earlier in his career, Logue spent time at tastytrade in
Chicago as Vice President of Growth, progressing from Revenue Analyst to Lead
Analyst, before returning to IG.
Display more about Michael Logue’s exit from IG Group.
