Digital prime brokerage GCEX MENA has named Olivier Honsberger as a member of its board of directors.
In the role, Honsberger will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm and will assist in the company’s growth in the region.
Honsberger has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, spending 22 years with banking firm Mirabaud Group. He began working with the company as a wealth manager, before becoming CEO of the Middle East division and being elected as a member of the board of directors.
Additionally, he is a founding member of Global Millennial Capital public investment fund and has chaired its advisory and investment committee for the past two years.
Part of the GCEX group, the MENA division was founded in July 2022 and is led by Mehtap Önder as managing director.
Commenting on his appointment, Honsberger says: “GCEX’s strong credentials and its ongoing focus on staying ahead of the curve made it a very appealing organisation for me to join. I am confident that my experience, combined with Mehtap’s experience, will enable us to drive the business forwards in the Middle East. I also have an extensive network of institutional investors in the region which I will leverage to help GCEX with its ambitious growth plans.”
Önder adds: “Olivier has an extremely impressive track record in the region. We are excited about his appointment and I am looking forward to working closely with him to put solid foundations in place to grow our business in the Middle East.”
