Alpari (UK) Limited ("Alpari (UK)"), one of the leading global providers of online foreign exchange ("Forex", "FX"), precious metals and CFD trading services, has appointed David Hodge as Chief Marketing Officer. David joins the company from IG Group, where he was Group Marketing Director.
In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and brand initiatives for the Alpari group of companies worldwide. Working closely with the Alpari Board of Directors to increase the brand profile, David will help ensure that the company achieves its vision to become the world's premier broker.
David brings with him over 20 years of marketing experience. He started his career working in blue chip global businesses in marketing roles at Wilkinson Sword, Cadbury and Scottish Courage. He then moved on to start-up, low-cost airline bmibaby, where he was the Commercial Director running marketing, sales, ecommerce, revenue management and network planning, before joining IG Group in 2008.
At IG, he introduced a new global advertising campaign, launched the company's new website and engineered some of the most innovative marketing campaigns in the sector. During his time there, the company won a prestigious Management Today award for best marketing of all FTSE 100 and 250 businesses in 2010.
Daniel Skowronski, Chief Commercial Officer at Alpari (UK) and Chief Executive Officer of Alpari (US), says, "David is a well-recognised marketing professional who brings with him immense brand experience and enthusiasm. We are very pleased to have him on board at this important stage of our companies' global growth story."
David comments, "I am very excited about the Alpari companies' global expansion plans. For Alpari to have grown so fast in this highly competitive market is a real achievement and I am looking forward to the challenge of assisting the business in the next stage of its growth."
About Alpari (UK) Limited
Alpari (UK) Limited ("Alpari (UK)") is a leading global foreign exchange ("FX", "Forex"), precious metals and CFD broker headquartered in the heart of the City of London and with subsidiaries in Germany, Japan and India as well as a Representative Office in China. In the UK, clients can also benefit from tax free* financial spread betting with Alpari (UK).
The company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom. FSA Register number 448002. Company number 05284142. Registered office: 201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AB, United Kingdom. Alpari (UK) is an independent entity within the group of Alpari companies.
With a history dating back to 1998, the Alpari companies are among the world's fastest growing providers of online Forex trading services. The companies provide cutting edge technology, low-cost trading, comprehensive market research tools, advanced educational programmes and world-class customer service.
The group of Alpari companies has offices in over 20 countries. Locations include London, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Dubai, Moscow, Mumbai and Frankfurt. Combined, the companies look after over 170,000 active trading accounts, generating monthly trading volumes in excess of USD210 billion and employ over 630 people worldwide.**
Forex, spread bets and CFDs are leveraged products. They may not be suitable for you as they carry a high degree of risk to your capital and you can lose more than your initial investment. You should ensure you understand all of the risks.
*Any profits you make from spread betting are completely free of capital gains tax, stamp duty and income tax (for UK residents). UK tax laws are subject to change and individual circumstances may vary. Financial spread betting is only available in the UK.
**May 2011.
Contact
Alpari (UK) Limited
James Hughes
+44-(0)20-7426-2800
jhughes@alpari.co.uk
