Dubai-based fintech company 180 Capital has announced the appointment of Samer Abuzahra as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Samer Abuzahra will lead 180 Capital’s business development, with a particular focus on providing innovative trading and investment solutions. It will leverage the collective expertise of Capital’s 180 resources to redefine the industry in facilitating connectivity across regional and global markets.
Karim Farra and Ziad Aboujeb, co-founders of 180 Capital, said:
“Under Samer Abuzahra’s leadership, we are confident that 180 Capital will continue to deliver innovative fintech solutions that stand out in the capital markets, transform the trading and investment experience for clients, and enhance efficiency and scalability for financial institutions. “
With Abuzahra at the helm, 180 Capital said it is ready to unveil a new solution characterized by flexibility, modernity and seamless integration. This initiative aims to offer a comprehensive multi-asset ecosystem that will include a wide range of investment options, including MENA and international equities (with a focus on US markets), as well as options, fixed income, equities, commodity futures, currencies , and cryptocurrencies. Designed to disrupt the sector, particularly for GCC financial services firms, it will provide global access to more than 200 exchanges and counterparties.
Leveraging a comprehensive technology stack and advanced capabilities, the offering aims to be a complete solution for customer management and operational efficiency. Emphasizing broker neutrality, it enables clients to choose their preferred counterparties and customize their front-end interfaces using an extensive API stack.
“As Chief Commercial Officer at 180 Capital, I am excited to lead the development of a trading and investment ecosystem that incorporates the group’s unique capabilities, offering a holistic trading and investment solution to industry market participants,” said Abuzahra. . “I look forward to contributing my extensive experience to create significant value for all our stakeholders.”
Samer Abuzahra brings nearly three decades of experience in the blue-chip industry. Prior to joining 180 Capital, he was CEO of GTN Middle East and held several leadership positions at Thomson Reuters and HSBC. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Yarmouk University and recently completed an executive leadership program at Harvard Business School.
About 180 Chapter
180 Capital is a holding company specializing in electronic trading, financial software technology solutions and systematic investments. The company’s operating units include MENA Retail FX and CFDs broker Amana Capital, bridging and connectivity solutions provider Centroid Solutions and quant asset manager 514 Capital Partners.