After recently hiring a new LATAM Regional Director, Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker XS.com has continued its international expansion march, announcing the appointment of Emily A. Aghajanyan as Regional Director for Emerging Markets.

In her new role, Emily will lead XS.com’s growth strategy across emerging markets, focusing on expanding the global broker’s regional presence, strengthening strategic partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the continued development of high-performing commercial operations. She will work closely with executive leadership to accelerate market expansion while ensuring alignment with XS.com’s global vision and long-term objectives.

Emily joins XS.com with more than ten years of leadership experience in financial services, fintech, corporate strategy, and governance across the Middle East, North Africa, and other emerging regions. Prior to joining XS.com, Emily held several senior leadership positions at Alpari, where she played a key role in expanding the company’s business across MENA and frontier markets.

Recognized as one of the leading female executives in the financial services industry, Emily has received several prestigious industry distinctions, including being named among the Top 10 Most Influential Women in MENA Financial Markets, as well as receiving leadership awards recognizing her contribution to innovation and business development.

She has also been a frequent speaker and panelist at major international financial industry conferences across the region.

Commenting on her appointment, Emily A. Aghajanyan said,

“Joining XS.com represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the industry’s fastest-growing global brands. The broker’s vision, commitment to innovation, and focus on delivering value to clients and partners strongly resonate with my own professional approach. I look forward to working with the talented teams across the organization to strengthen our presence in emerging markets, foster meaningful partnerships, and support the next phase of the company’s international growth.”

Wael Hammad, Group Chief Commercial Officer at XS.com, commented,

“Emily brings an exceptional combination of strategic vision, commercial expertise, and regional market knowledge. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated the ability to build strong partnerships, lead high-performing teams, and deliver sustainable business growth. As XS.com continues expanding globally, her leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our position across emerging markets and advancing our long-term strategic ambitions.”

Emily’s appointment reflects XS.com’s continued commitment to investing in outstanding leadership that combines global perspective with regional expertise. As the company expands its presence across international markets, it remains focused on building a leadership team capable of delivering innovation, sustainable growth, and exceptional value to clients, partners, and stakeholders worldwide.

About XS.com

The XS Group (operating under brand name “XS” or “XS.com”) is a Global Multi-Asset Broker providing access to trade a wide range of financial products. Originally established in Australia in 2010, XS.com is now headquartered in the UAE. XS.com and its subsidiaries hold licenses in a variety of jurisdictions including Australia, Cyprus, South Africa, the UAE, Malaysia, Mauritius and Seychelles. The company is run by Dubai based CEO Mohamad Ibrahim.