IG Group, which is listed and headquartered in London, announced on Thursday that it had appointed Katherine Whitton as its new Global Chief Marketing Officer and also became the new executive committee. According to the press release, she will report to June Felix, the global IG Group CEO.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am delighted to join IG\u2019s executive committee in this newly formed role and look forward to supporting the business\u2019 long-term ambition. IG Group has evolved considerably over the last four decades, and I\u2019m thrilled to join at such a pivotal period in the company\u2019s history. I look forward to delivering marketing excellence at IG, driving the brand forward, and helping deliver innovative and inspiring experiences to our clients across the globe,\u201d Whitton commented.<\/p>\n
The new CMO of IG Group has over 30 years of experience in the marketing field. She was once named among the top 10 most effective marketers at Campaign magazine\u2019s Power 100.<\/p>\n
\u201cKatherine\u2019s track record in spurring growth and harnessing the power of technological innovation make her well placed to help further our growth trajectory. Her background in financial services and consumer brands will enhance our strategic vision and help us connect with and support our core stakeholders. We are excited to have her join our executive committee and share her deep knowledge and expertise with us,\u201d June Felix, global CEO of IG Group, stated. The announcement notes that she\u2019ll be based in London.<\/p>\n
Last month, IG Group promoted Matt Macklin as the new Chief Executive Officer of the United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific and Emerging Markets. According to his Linkedin profile, he is based in London and has already assumed his new responsibilities earlier this month.<\/p>\n
After spending more than three years as the broker\u2019s UK Head, he has been promoted from the role. Macklin is an expert in the trading industry, especially forex and CFDs, and has worked for almost two decades for multiple brokers. He spent most of his professional career with IG.<\/p>\n