Exclusive FNG… FNG has learned that Michael Kamerman, the long-time CEO of Retail FX and CFDs broker Skilling, has resigned from his position and left the company.
Michael Kamerman joined Skilling as CEO in 2020. Prior to Skilling, Michael spent 15 years at FXCM, starting in 2005 as a Sales Associate before rising through the ranks, leading FXCM’s client services division and being named CEO in 2017 and effective. #2” in the company to CEO Brendan Callan.
Skilling was founded in 2016 and is controlled by former Betsafe CEO André Lavold. While operating under a Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licence, the company is managed from various locations, including the southern Spanish resort town of Marbella where Michael Kamerman is based, as well as Cyprus and London. Skilling is chaired by former Capital.com CEO Jon Squires.
Michael Kammerman posted the following note today on social media about his departure:
Today is my last day as CEO of Skilling’s Group. 2023 was a record year for the company with all-time highs in new customers, active customers, transaction volume, net income and EBIT performance. With the strong team they have, 2024 will be even better.
I would like to thank all our investors, the Skilling board, and especially all Skillers both past and present for all their dedication over the past three years.
I look forward to announcing my next chapter in mid-April.