After nearly two decades, Gavin Parker, the former Chief Operating Officer of Sucden Financial, is moving to Marex’s newly launched Abu Dhabi entity. His arrival followed Marex’s acquisition of Aarna Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based clearing, execution, and risk management firm, last year.

A Long Tenure in Financial Operations

Parker has over 25 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Sucden Financial in London. He served as COO from 2015 to 2024, overseeing a wide range of functions including IT, back office operations, and client services, after joining the firm as the Director of Information Systems.

Before his tenure at Sucden, he held roles at several major financial technology and banking firms, including Trading Technologies, ION Trading, RTS Realtime Systems, Fortis Bank, and Mizuho.

Marex Doubles Down on MENA Region

Marex has recently intensified its focus on the Middle East and North Africa. The acquisition of Aarna Capital secures regulatory footing in the UAE and brings local market expertise and client relationships into Marex’s ecosystem.

Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.

Source: Finance Magnates