Zodia Markets Co-Founder relocates to Abu Dhabi strengthening ties to Middle East.
Zodia Markets’ Co-Founder Nick Philpott relocates to Abu Dhabi, affirming the company’s commitment to expanding within the Middle East’s digital asset ecosystem.
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3 April, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Zodia Markets has announced that its Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships, Nick Philpott, has relocated to Abu Dhabi as the company continues to develop its geographic footprint. The move underscores Zodia Markets’ commitment to enhancing global coverage and building within the Middle East’s burgeoning digital asset ecosystem.
Nick Philpott, who co-founded Zodia Markets in 2021 after a 16-year career in Standard Chartered, will expand the company’s executive leadership in the region. He joins Mark Matthews, Chief Risk Officer, and Giovanni Miano, Chief Technology Officer, who are already based in the United Arab Emirates, alongside Ayad Butt, who heads up Sales and Trading across Africa and Middle East.
“This move speaks to our commitment to scale and support our clients all over the world, and to our belief in UAE as a hub for fintech innovation,” remarked Nick. “Personally, I am excited to contribute to the region’s dynamic and growing digital asset ecosystem and collaborate with forward-thinking regulators, clients and partners in developing the asset class further.”
Zodia Markets’ proactive engagement with regulators and the local fintech ecosystem reflects its drive to establishing digital assets as an integral part of the future of finance. The company looks forward to collaborating with regional stakeholders to enhance the utilisation of digital assets and broadening institutional adoption.
Zodia Markets has experienced record growth with clients across the region who value the bank-grade institutional offering and its multi-currency stablecoin trading capability. “Nick’s move to Abu Dhabi deepens our commitment to the meaningful relationships we have developed with our clients and partners,” said Ayad Butt. “His presence underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional service and innovation in the local market.”
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