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Pepperstone, a Forex (FX) and Contracts for Difference (CFD) brokerage, has announced two senior appointments to its Middle East leadership team, naming Mohammed Almadhoun as Head of Middle East and Osama Hamdan as Head of Sales.
The appointments form part of Pepperstone's regional growth strategy, following the company's expansion into the UAE with its CMA Category 5 licence and Dubai office. The broker is continuing to invest in local leadership as it expands across the GCC and wider MENA region.
Mohammed Almadhoun will oversee the company's regional operations and growth strategy in his role as Head of Middle East, supporting market expansion across the region. He joins Pepperstone from Equiti Group, where he served as Sales Director. Prior to Equiti, he spent eight years at ADSS in a number of commercial and partnership leadership roles.
Osama Hamdan will lead Pepperstone's regional sales strategy as Head of Sales, with a focus on business development, client acquisition and strategic partnerships. He joins Pepperstone from XTB, where he most recently served as Director of Business Development. He has also held senior commercial roles at Axi and ADSS.
Marc Boever, Head of EMEA, Pepperstone
Marc Boever, Head of EMEA, Pepperstone commented:
"The Middle East remains one of the most dynamic and strategically important regions for Pepperstone. As demand for sophisticated trading solutions continues to grow, investing in exceptional local leadership is essential. Osama and Mohammed each bring an outstanding combination of industry expertise, commercial acumen and regional knowledge that will help us deepen client relationships, accelerate growth and strengthen our position across MENA. We're delighted to welcome them both to the Pepperstone team."
Mohammed Almadhoun, Head of Middle East, Pepperstone
Mohammed Almadhoun, Head of Middle East, Pepperstone said:
"The MENA region continues to present significant opportunities as trading participation and financial market sophistication increase. I'm excited to join Pepperstone at this stage of its regional journey and look forward to strengthening our local presence and delivering greater value for traders across the region."
Osama Hamdan, Head of Sales, Pepperstone
Osama Hamdan, Head of Sales, Pepperstone said:
"Pepperstone has built an outstanding reputation globally for putting traders first through innovative technology, competitive trading conditions and exceptional client service. I'm excited to work with our clients and partners as we continue to grow our presence across the Middle East."
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Pepperstone has appointed Mohammed Almadhoun as Head of Middle East and Osama Hamdan as Head of Sales, strengthening its regional leadership team as the FX and CFD brokerage continues its expansion across the UAE, GCC and wider MENA region following its Dubai office launch.
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