IG Group hires Jefferies analyst Martin Price to head Investor Relations
London based online trading leader IG Group (LON:IGG) has announced the appointment of Martin Price as Global Head of Strategic Finance and Investor Relations. Martin will be based in the company’s London headquarters effective March 14th.
Prior to joining IG Group, Martin was a Senior Vice President in Jefferies’ Equity Research team, co-leading coverage of the European Diversified Financials sector. He has previously held senior equity research positions at various companies, including Societe Generale, Credit Suisse, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Martin Price said:
“The ambition of the management team, and the strategy they have set to grow the business, makes this an exciting time to join IG Group. IG’s track record of successful innovation to grow and diversify makes its equity story a particularly compelling proposition. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to engage the investor base and support its shareholders.”
Charlie Rozes, Chief Financial Officer at IG Group, said:
“Martin brings excellent knowledge of both the diversified financials sector and working with institutional investors through his decades of experience as a financial analyst. We look forward to him working closely with our current and prospective investor base and communicating progress on our strategy.”
About IG Group
IG Group is an innovative, global fintech company that delivers dynamic online trading platforms and a robust educational ecosystem to power the pursuit of financial freedom for the ambitious. For nearly five decades, the Company has evolved its technology, risk management, financial products, content, and platforms to meet the needs of its retail and institutional clients. IG continues to innovate its offering for the new generation of tomorrow’s investors through its IG.com, tastytrade, IG Prime, Spectrum, and DailyFX brands. Established in 1974, IG Group is a London-headquartered FTSE 250 company offering its clients access to ~19,000 financial markets through its offices spread across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.