FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Cyprus/UAE based Retail FX and CFDs broker XS.com has continued its recent hiring spree in both locations, with the latest addition being Joanna Atwi. Joanna joins XS.com as Business Development Manager – MENA.

Joanna Atwi joins XS.com from rival broker ICM.com, where she worked for the past five and a half years. Most recently Joanna served as ICM.com’s Business Development Manager for MENA, out of Kuwait. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics from Lebanese University in Beirut.

Originally established in Australia in 2020, XS.com is now headquartered in both Cyprus and the UAE. Recent additions at XS.com began with Mohamad Ibrahim coming on board as the Group’s new CEO early this year. Other recent hires include Ahmed Negm as XS.com’s new Head of Market Research for the MENA region, ICM.com exec Wael Hammad as CCO, ex IQ Option exec Stephanie Michael as Global Head of HR, FxPro executive Despina Iapona named to head PR and Branding, and AvaTrade / Scope Markets alum Chanelle Tsoka who joined to be South Africa Country Director.