CFI, DHF Capital, Barclays and More: Executive Moves of the Week

<p>Now being the second week in August, we notice a significant fall in the number of new executives being recruited in the forex, crypto and fintech industries. Let’s review the executives that have taken on recent roles and challenges in our executive moves roundup of the week.</p><p>Executive Moves of the Week</p><p>CFI Welcomes New Marketing
Head of MENA</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/cfi-financial-group/" target="_blank" rel="follow">CFI
Financial Group</a>, a Dubai-based global <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/m/multi-asset/">multi-asset</a> broker, has announced the
appointment of Leen Daoud as the Marketing Head for the MENA region. </p><p>With over
eight years of experience in the online trading industry, Leen brings vast
expertise from her previous roles at Ingot Brokers and CAPEX.com. As the
Marketing Head for the MENA region, Leen is expected to spearhead innovative marketing
initiatives, fortifying CFI's presence. Her experience and proven
track record make her a valuable asset to CFI's team.</p><p>"We
are delighted to welcome Leen Daoud as our new Marketing Head of MENA," Hisham
Mansour, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group,
commented. "Her extensive experience in the MENA region and passion for
delivering exceptional results align perfectly with our commitment to
excellence and empowerment.</p><p>DHF Capital Appoints New
CFO</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/ceo/" target="_blank" rel="follow">DHF Capital
S.A.</a>, a global asset management firm, welcomes Ali Jaffari as its new Chief
Financial Officer (CFO). Boasting over ten years of experience in the financial
sector, Ali will directly report to the CEO, Bas Kooijman. </p><p>His primary
responsibility will be shaping the financial trajectory of DHF Capital,
ensuring stable growth, and devising strategies in line with the company's
objectives.</p><p>"We
are thrilled to welcome Ali Jaffari as the new Chief Financial Officer for DHF
Capital’s global operations,” Bas Kooijman, the CEO of DHF Capital S.A.
commented. “Ali will play a critical role in shaping the financial direction of
the company, ensuring our financial stability, and contributing to our
long-term success.</p><p>Barclays Names
James Edmonds as Global Head of Sustainable Project Finance</p><p>Barclays has
appointed James Edmonds as the Global Head of Sustainable Project Finance under
the bank's Corporate and Investments Banking division. Edmonds will be based in
New York and report to the Global Co-Heads of Capital Markets, Travis Barnes
and Tom Johnson.</p><p>According to a
statement issued by <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/barclays/">Barclays</a>,
Edmonds will forge collaborations in project financing. Previously, he served as the Head of Real Assets Finance for the Americas at HSBC.</p><p>Hiroaki Nagakura Has Become Head of 26
Degrees Prime Services</p><p>26 Degrees
Global Markets welcomes Hiroaki Nagakura as Japan's new Head of Prime
Services. Nagakura, a veteran in the <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/fx/" target="_blank" rel="follow">FX industry</a> with over 30 years of
experience, was previously at Rakuten Securities Inc. </p><p>The CEO, Gavin
White expressed excitement over Nagakura's appointment and its potential for
the company's future endeavors.</p><p>"With
such deep experience in multiple senior roles at some of the largest brokerages
globally, we are very excited to welcome Nagakura-San to the team. 26 Degrees
Global Markets' ability to attract top talent such as Nagakura-San speaks
volumes to the growth we have experienced over the past decade, and the great
opportunities that lie ahead for our powerhouse team, one of those being the
Japanese brokerage market," White added</p><p>Doo Group Hires New Head
of HR</p><p>Anca Ioana
Ionescu has announced her appointment as the Head of HR in Europe at <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/doo-group/" target="_blank" rel="follow">Doo
Group</a>. Her commitment to employee-centric workplaces aligns perfectly with Doo
Group's ethos. As Ionescu takes on this new challenge, she invites her peers to
join her in shaping a brighter future.</p><p>"I
said 'I doo' to this incredible opportunity because I am passionate about
creating workplaces where employees come first