Capital.com Appoints Rupert Osborne as CEO of UK Operations
Capital.com has announced the appointment of Rupert Osborne to the newly created position of UK CEO. This follows the recent temporary halt on the onboarding of new clients from the United Kingdom. Osborne will be responsible for all UK operations, setting the strategic direction for the business and overseeing all material controls.
Capital.com strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Rupert Osborne as CEO of its UK operations, signaling a strategic shift in its approach to the UK market.
Rupert Osborne’s Journey to Capital.com
Rupert Osborne joined Capital.com in June 2022, bringing with him over 15 years of experience in trading and sales roles in the UK and US. Prior to joining Capital.com, Osborne held several key positions at IG, including Deputy Head of Dealing for FX and cryptocurrency products and CEO of IG US. He also briefly led Malta-licensed crypto exchange Koala Capital and offered consultancy services to Pepperstone.
Capital.com’s Regional Expansion
The appointment of Osborne as UK CEO follows the recent appointment of Tarik Chebib as the CEO of Capital.com’s new Middle East operations. With these new regional CEO appointments, Capital.com aims to build strong local leadership teams empowered to drive growth and innovation in each market.
Osborne’s Vision for Capital.com UK
Osborne expressed his excitement about his new role and the opportunity to lead a team of talented individuals at Capital.com. He emphasized the company’s commitment to continuously enhancing its offerings and forging strategic partnerships to meet the needs of its UK client base.
Capital.com’s Commitment to Client Service
Kypros Zoumidou, Group CEO of Capital.com, expressed his delight at Osborne’s appointment, stating that his leadership will help drive the business forward while delivering the highest level of service to their clients in the UK. This appointment reflects Capital.com’s dedication to staying at the forefront of their clients’ diverse needs while driving growth in step with local market changes, regulations, and best practices.
Temporary Halt on Onboarding UK Clients
The creation of the UK CEO role at Capital.com follows the recent temporary halt on the onboarding of new clients from the United Kingdom. The company stated that this decision was made to ensure that all their systems, controls, products and services are provided to the high standards demanded by their clients, management, shareholders and regulators.
Conclusion
The appointment of Rupert Osborne as UK CEO marks a significant step in Capital.com’s strategic approach to the UK market. With his extensive experience and leadership, the company aims to strengthen its position in the UK, deliver enhanced services to its clients, and drive growth in line with market changes and regulations.
