MAS Markets (formerly BidX Markets), a London based global institutional trading and liquidity provider, has announced the appointment of three senior professionals to its institutional team. The company said that the new hires underscore the firm’s continued investment in global growth and its commitment to strengthening client coverage, sales leadership, and institutional relationship management across key regions.

Mike Quirk — Institutional Account Manager

MAS Markets welcomes Mike Quirk as Institutional Account Manager. Mike is a seasoned financial markets professional with extensive experience in institutional sales and client relationship management. Prior to joining MAS Markets, he served in senior institutional sales roles, including as Head of Institutional Sales at Global Market Index (GMI UK), where he was responsible for driving institutional client acquisition and engagement across a range of asset classes. Mike’s deep understanding of market structure, sales execution, and institutional service delivery will support MAS Markets’ mission to provide tailored solutions and best-in-class service to its institutional partners.

Jorge Darias — Head of Institutional Sales, Southern Europe and LATAM

Joining MAS Markets as Head of Institutional Sales for Southern Europe and LATAM, Jorge Darias brings a wealth of expertise in business development and institutional sales across Europe and Latin America. Jorge is an MBA-qualified executive with a strong track record of leadership in financial services. He previously held Senior Officer Head of Relationship Management (HNW) at Swissquote, where he was instrumental in shaping institutional growth strategies and fostering key regional client relationships. Jorge’s deep regional market knowledge and strategic vision will be pivotal in driving MAS Markets’ expansion across Southern Europe and LATAM.

Nicholas Chantzaras — Head of Institutional Sales

MAS Markets also appointed Nicholas Chantzaras as Head of Institutional Sales. Nicholas is a proactive and results-driven leader with solid expertise in fixed income, FX, CFDs, and institutional sales. He has held senior sales leadership roles in the brokerage sector, including as Head of Sales at CPT Markets UK, where he led commercial growth and client engagement strategies for institutional and professional clients.

Simon Blackledge, MAS Markets CEO said,

“We are thrilled to welcome Michael, Jorge, and Nicholas to the MAS Markets team. Their combined expertise, leadership, and deep institutional experience will play a critical role as we continue to expand our global institutional offering and strengthen strategic client partnerships.”

These appointments are effective immediately.

About MAS Markets

MAS Markets is a multi-asset liquidity provider offering bespoke trading solutions for institutional clients including professional traders, brokers, hedge funds, family offices and corporates. MAS Markets was rebranded from BidX Markets in 2024. The company was founded in 2021 by CEO Simon Blackledge, who had previously run MT4/MT5 white label solutions provider itexsys.