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Empire FX, a prominent global Forex and CFD trading provider, has announced the appointment of Sahil Patel as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic move is intended to accelerate the company’s global expansion efforts.
Mr Patel will operate from the Nairobi, Kenya office, bringing extensive leadership experience from across the global trading industry. He previously held the position of CEO at Pepperstone, where he was instrumental in the firm’s international scaling. Prior to his tenure at Pepperstone, Mr Patel served in senior capacities at IG Group, a well-established online trading provider.
In his new role as COO, Sahil Patel will oversee global operations. His primary focus will be on fortifying the company’s internal infrastructure, enhancing the client experience, and driving scalable growth across key regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This includes optimising the offerings of a global CFD trading provider.
Peter Onyango, CEO of Empire FX commented:
Sahil’s appointment represents a pivotal moment for Empire FX as we transition into our next phase of growth. We are not just expanding geographically, we are building a more sophisticated, scalable Forex and CFD trading business that can operate at a truly global level. Sahil brings a rare combination of strategic vision and operational discipline, having led high-growth organisations through complex market environments. His experience will be instrumental in strengthening our internal infrastructure, refining our client proposition, and ensuring we maintain consistency and quality as we scale across multiple regions.
Sahil Patel, Chief Operating Officer at Empire FX
Sahil Patel, Chief Operating Officer at Empire FX commented:
Empire FX is entering a very exciting stage of its evolution. My focus will be on building a robust operational framework that supports long-term, sustainable growth. That includes enhancing the overall client trading experience, investing in technology and internal infrastructure, and ensuring we have the right processes in place to scale efficiently without compromising on quality or trust. In today’s environment, clients expect not just access to markets, but reliability, transparency, and consistency, and that’s exactly what we will continue to strengthen.
Empire FX has been actively expanding its international footprint, emphasising localised strategies and emerging markets. This appointment underscores the company’s commitment to integrating senior leadership with proven global expertise to support its long-term vision. The focus on robust operational frameworks and scalable growth is crucial for any forex broker business model seeking to establish itself firmly in the competitive institutional FX landscape.
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