Hantec Trader hires Performance Marketing head

Hantec Markets’ prop trading arm, Hantec Trader, hired Reno Mindemann as Head of Performance Marketing. Based in Dubai, Mindemann brings experience in client acquisition and digital marketing within brokerage firms. His appointment highlights ongoing hiring activity among brokers in the UAE, particularly in marketing and growth roles.

Mindemann announced the move on LinkedIn, confirming he recently joined the firm. He will lead performance marketing efforts, focusing on acquisition strategies, campaign execution, and conversion optimisation. He joins from DB Investing, where he served as Head of Growth from October 2025 to May 2026, overseeing paid media, lead generation, and the full client journey from onboarding to trading.

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XS.com names Omar Alaa MENA marketing director

At the same time, XS.com has appointed Omar Alaa as MENA Marketing Director, the broker announced on Wednesday. Based in Dubai, the company has now hired three senior executives from rival Exness, pointing to a growing trend of talent movement between the two firms. Alaa spent nearly a decade at Exness, most recently serving as Social Media Manager for the MENA region.

In his new role, he will oversee marketing across the Middle East and North Africa, including campaigns, digital performance, partnerships, and audience engagement. His appointment follows the hiring of Simon-Peter Massabni as Head of Retail Sales earlier this year, who also joined from Exness.

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MAS Markets names ATFX’s Matt Porter as head of operations

MAS Markets appointed Matt Porter as Head of Operations, hiring him from ATFX, where he led institutional operations since 2019. The London-based liquidity provider announced the move on Tuesday, calling it its second senior hire in the past month.

Porter spent more than seven years at ATFX UK and brings extensive experience in financial services, including nearly a decade at trading technology firm FIXI and earlier roles at Morgan Stanley and NatWest. His appointment follows MAS Markets’ recent hiring of Saul Knapp as Chief Risk Officer in May, part of an ongoing senior recruitment push this year.

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HFM hires ex-Zarvista CEO Mohammed Essosse

Meanwhile, HFM has appointed Mohammed Essosse as Head of Business Development for North Africa, bringing in a senior executive with experience across several CFD brokers. The move highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the region.

In his new role, Essosse will lead business development activities across North Africa, focusing on client acquisition, building partnerships, and supporting the company’s regional growth strategy.

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Blueberry expands LATAM team with another hire

Lastly, Blueberry has appointed Jeffrey Navarro as Head of Latin America, marking its second senior hire in the region in about two months. The Australian forex and CFD broker is stepping up efforts to expand in Latin America, a highly competitive retail trading market.

Navarro joins from AvaTrade, where he led the LATAM region for nearly two years, and confirmed the move on LinkedIn. His appointment follows Blueberry’s earlier hiring of Mario Saudino as LATAM Regional Manager in March, suggesting the company is building a broader regional team rather than replacing a single role.

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This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.ExecutivesRead More

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