Chinese CFDs broker ATFX has announced the appointment of Dany Mawas as CEO Africa.

Dany Mawas had effectively been working for ATFX for the past year and a half, offering ATFX Connect liquidity and white label services in Africa under the brand Fortress Core (later renamed L7 Prime). Dany was previously Chief Commercial Officer of Markets.com and CEO of Finalto Africa. He has also held senior roles at RaiseFX, INFINOX, and FXCM.

Under the new leadership structure, ATFX said it aims to further strengthen both its B2C and B2B operations across Africa, combining global institutional infrastructure with deeper local market expertise and execution capabilities.

Commenting on the appointment, Siju Daniel, Chief Commercial Officer of ATFX, said,

“Over recent quarters, the collaboration between L7 Prime and ATFX Connect generated significant momentum across Africa. What stood out most was Dany’s leadership, his understanding of the market, and his ability to execute with speed and precision. This appointment reflects our confidence in his vision and long-term commitment to the region.”

Wei Qiang Zhang, Managing Director of ATFX Connect Global, added,

“Africa is one of the most dynamic growth regions for our business. Through our collaboration with L7 Prime, we successfully combined institutional-grade infrastructure with strong local execution. Dany and his team consistently demonstrated the ability to build scalable solutions adapted to the realities of African markets.”

Speaking on his appointment, Dany Mawas said,

“This appointment represents both an honour and a continuation of the work we have been building together for many years. Africa requires local leadership supported by global infrastructure, and that is exactly what we aim to strengthen further. The opportunity ahead across both B2C and B2B segments is significant, and we are only getting started.”

ATFX is operated from several locations worldwide, primarily from Hong Kong, Dubai, and London. ATFX is controlled by its Chairman, Chinese national Hiu Keung (Joe) Li.