Flow Traders Appoints Frank Drouet As APAC CEO To Drive Regional Expansion

Flow Traders Ltd. (Euronext: FLOW) has announced a leadership update in its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Effective immediately, Frank Drouet is appointed Chief Executive Officer Flow Traders APAC and will join the firm’s Executive Committee (ExCo).
 

Mr Drouet brings more than three decades of experience in global financial markets, with deep expertise across equity derivatives, volatility trading, and institutional markets. He spent over 30 years at Société Générale in various global and regional leadership positions in Trading, including Global Head of Volatility Trading, Head of Equities and Derivatives APAC, and Head of Global Markets. More recently, Frank served as Deputy Head of Global Markets at Crédit Agricole. His extensive experience in APAC includes two decades spent in Hong Kong and Tokyo.
 

Thomas Spitz, CEO of Flow Traders

Thomas Spitz, CEO of Flow Traders commented:

“This appointment is an important step in supporting our strategic expansion in APAC. We are committed to accelerating our activities across the region. Having recently launched operations to begin actively trading China markets, APAC remains a key opportunity for Flow Traders. Strengthening our regional leadership and counterparty relationships enables us to further enhance our institutional-grade service offerings across both traditional financial and digital asset markets.”

Frank Drouet added:

“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO for Asia-Pacific. Over the past three decades in the financial sector, I have had the privilege of working across diverse markets and cultures that make this region so dynamic. APAC stands at the forefront of global growth and innovation, and I am excited to lead the Flow Traders team in capturing the opportunities ahead. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place, deepening our counterparty relationships, and driving sustainable value for our stakeholders across the region.”

Further strengthening the APAC leadership structure, Fabian Rijlaarsdam has been appointed Chief Operating Officer APAC. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for the operational execution of the company's expansion plans in the region. Together with the teams, he will work to strengthen global operational excellence, alignment, and accelerated project execution.
 

Ken Han, currently Head of Institutional Sales & Trading APAC, is appointed Chief Commercial Officer APAC. In this new position, he will hold responsibility for all APAC sales and relationship activities across both traditional finance and digital assets, ensuring a more integrated and commercial approach.
 

The focus on institutional-grade service offerings and digital asset markets by Flow Traders in APAC highlights the increasing convergence of traditional finance and cryptocurrency infrastructure. This trend is particularly relevant for firms seeking robust crypto prime brokerages and advanced liquidity providers explained to navigate complex global markets. Understanding the nuances between a Prime Broker vs Prime of Prime is also crucial for institutional players aiming to access Tier 1 liquidity providers in the region, ensuring optimal execution and market depth.
 

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