Viktor Nebehaj, CEO of UK based neobroker Freetrade, has announced that he will stepping down from his role in the coming months.

We understand that a new CEO has not yet been finalized, but that IG Group – which acquired Freetrade last year for £160 million – is actively running a search for a replacement.

Viktor Nebehaj was named CEO of Freetrade in 2024, replacing co-founder Adam Dodds, who had been CEO of Freetrade since its founding in 2016. Viktor was also a co-founder of Freetrade, and served as COO before his stint as CEO.

On social media, Viktor posted the following note today about his decision.

Earlier today, I let the team know that I’ll be stepping down as CEO of Freetrade this summer.

We started Freetrade almost a decade ago. It’s been an extraordinary journey, full of hard lessons, resilience, growth, and more recently, real momentum again. I’m incredibly proud of what this team has built.

Freetrade is in its strongest position ever today. We’ve kicked off 2026 with meaningful product and pricing changes, including removing fees on our SIPP and funds, and the response from customers has been energising. We’ve returned to our roots: simplified, commission-free investing, for everyone.

After nearly ten years of building, it feels like the right time for me to step back and take a proper break. There’s never a perfect moment, and if I don’t choose one, I’d probably just keep doing this forever. Which is really, really tempting, but the world is big, and there’s a lot that needs building.

I’ll remain in post for several months to support a smooth transition. The search is on for Freetrade’s next CEO, and I’m confident the company’s best chapters are still ahead.

It’s far too early for goodbyes, so let’s not do that! But I wanted to thank our exceptional team and our customers for their trust, support, and honesty over the years. Building Freetrade has been the most intense and meaningful chapter of my working life. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it!