Cyprus based Retail FX and CFDs broker SquaredFinancial has announced that it has hired Hong Kong based executive Francis Lee as the company’s new Head of Asia, to accelerate regional growth. The company said that this strategic move is part of its expansion plan to strengthen presence across key Asian markets.
Francis Lee brings over two decades of extensive experience in international finance, with a focus on Asian markets. He had been with UAE based ADSS Group since 2015, working as Managing Director of ADS Securities Hong Kong, leading the group’s overall strategic development and business operations in the Asia-Pacific region. He also served as China Regional Head of Business for Saxo Bank, and Managing Director, APAC for FXCM. Francis Lee is also a published academic, author and assistant professor at Fu Jen Catholic University.
In his new role, Lee will lead SquaredFinancial’s business in Asia, building out and expanding teams, and driving strong growth and setting a solid market position.
SquaredFinancial Founder and CEO Philippe Ghanem said:
“We are dedicated and committed to embrace boundless opportunities and challenges and are further broadening the scope of our business. I am thrilled to welcome Francis Lee to our executive team. His innovative approach aligns with SquaredFinancial’s culture and vision. I am confident that, with his profound knowledge of the Asian markets, he will set for us a new milestone in this dynamic region.”
On his appointment as Head of Asia, Francis Lee commented:
“Phillipe has been a long-standing associate with whom I have maintained a relationship since the era of ADSS. I firmly believe that the prosperity of any organization hinges upon the collective prowess of its personnel, and I assert without reservation that the management team at SquaredFinancial is among the most exceptional that I have encountered within the industry.”
