FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Trading Competition firm BullRush has hired experienced UK-based FX/CFDs (and gaming) marketing executive Neal Pleasance, as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Neal Pleasance was Creative Director at StoneX (NASDAQ:SNEX) for the company’s Forex.com and City Index retail FX and CFDs brokerage brands from 2021-2023, where he was responsible for brand development of Forex.com and its creative campaigns. At StoneX he also helped oversee the rebranding of City Index. Neal previously worked at PokerStars for 13 years (2007-2020).

Bullrush, based in Carson City, Nevada, blends fantasy sports and trading into a gamified interactive competition. Participants from around the world compete against each other in a variety of trading competitions, trivia tournaments, and challenges for cash and other big prizes.

BullRush is regulated as a Daily Fantasy Sports company in the US, which requires state by state approval. We understand that so far the company has been approved and is licensed to operate by 42 states and in over 150 countries worldwide. BullRush is run by CEO Trent Hoerr, formerly COO at broker tech provider FPFX.