Marex Spectron Group (‘Marex Spectron’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Wall as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company, subject to the usual regulatory approval. John replaces Roger Nagioff who took on the role of CEO to lead the firm during a period of rapid change and development over an agreed time-frame.
John has significant global experience and an impressive track record within the financial services sector having spent 25 years at UBS in a number of senior roles, most recently as Global Co- Head of Investment Banking.
John is a dynamic and proven leader who brings to Marex Spectron significant expertise in strategy, risk management and deep knowledge across all asset classes.
Jeremy Isaacs, Non-Executive Chairman said:
“Over the past two and a half years we have expanded the firm through transformational acquisitions, as well as organic growth. John’s appointment is an important step in the on-going evolution of Marex Spectron and his global perspective and insights will prove highly complementary to our growth strategy. The Board and I would like to thank Roger for his tremendous contribution in strengthening the business and we are delighted that Roger will remain involved as a non-executive Director. We look forward to working with John as we move to the next stage of our development.”
John Wall, Group Chief Executive Officer said:
“I am delighted to have joined Marex Spectron at such an exciting time. Marex Spectron has become a major participant in the commodities and financials world and I look forward, with the rest of the management team, to leading the Company into the next phase of its growth. I am personally committed to our strategy of continuing to build the business across the globe with our focus on client service, advanced technology, research and value creating ideas.”