Leading online trading provider Equiti Group has announced that the company has appointed Yiannos Xenophontos as its new Group Head of Trading. Based in Cyprus for the last 15 years, Yiannos will relocate to Equiti’s global headquarters in Dubai for his new role with the company.
With more than 15 years of experience in financial services and capital markets, Yiannos brings deep industry knowledge and proven leadership to Equiti’s trading operations, further strengthening the Group’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and institutional-grade service delivery. Yiannos began his career in London as a Financial Products Analyst in banking before joining FxPro where he held several senior positions over the past 15 years including Chief Dealer and most recently Chief Operating Officer.
Iskandar Najjar, Equiti Group CEO & co-founder said,
“Yiannos’ deeply technical experience in trading and the financial services sector is a tremendous addition to Equiti. With Yiannos joining the team, I know we can continue to deliver the best execution and trading experience across the globe.”
Yiannos Xenophontos said,
“I’m thrilled to join Equiti during such an exciting phase of growth. The chance to help shape a high-performing global trading operation alongside a talented, innovative team is an opportunity I truly value. Together, we will continue building a trading engine that is smart, scalable, and laser-focused on client success.”
About Equiti Group
Equiti Group is a global leader in advanced trading technology, payment software, virtual assets, asset management and physical commodity solutions. With a presence across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the Group is licensed in major financial jurisdictions including the UK, UAE and Cyprus. The Group delivers a best-in-class financial experience to clients across retail, professional, and institutional segments.
