Damian Bunce Takes the Helm as CEO of GTN Middle East

Dubai, UAE, April 4, 2024 — GTN, a trailblazing entity in the fintech sector, announced the appointment of Damian Bunce as CEO of its Middle East operations.

With a commendable journey of over 30 years in the financial services industry, Bunce’s expertise spans forex, online securities trading, brokerage, and investment banking, making him a distinguished figure in the sector.

Throughout his illustrious career, Bunce has held several C-level positions at globally recognized financial institutions including IBM, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and Saxo Bank. His role as Chief Commercial Officer at Saxo Bank highlighted his strategic prowess and capability to innovate in evolving market conditions. His tenure at Exness as the head of the Trading business was marked by significant achievements such as the establishment of a new B2B capability and achieving record-breaking retail volumes, solidifying Exness’s position at the forefront of the industry.

In his recent roles before joining GTN, Bunce made notable contributions towards enhancing customer relations and building brand confidence within the financial community, serving as the Chief Customer Officer at Exness.

“We are thrilled to have Damian join us in Dubai as CEO of GTN Middle East. His industry and commercial acumen will elevate our success in materialising our goal of being the leading global fintech that makes trading and investing accessible to all,” stated Manjula Jayasinghe, co-founder and Group CEO of GTN.

Bunce expressed his enthusiasm about his new role, emphasizing the strategic significance of the Middle East region for financial services and his anticipation of contributing to GTN’s mission to democratize trading and investing.

About GTN:

GTN stands as a pioneering force in the fintech landscape, recognized for its innovative solutions in trading and investing. Holding broker-dealer and capital markets services licenses in multiple jurisdictions, GTN empowers a wide range of financial service providers with scalable and state-of-the-art investment and trading solutions. The company’s commitment to embedded finance and a comprehensive global trading ecosystem has positioned it as a leader in facilitating access to global markets across multiple asset classes.

GTN’s global team, comprising over 400 professionals across Dubai, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UK, and the US, is dedicated to transforming the investment and trading landscape. The company’s growth and innovation are supported by strategic investors including IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and SBI Ventures Singapore Pte. Ltd., ensuring GTN’s position as a front-runner in the global fintech industry.