Cyprus-based Retail FX and CFDs broker SquaredFinancial has announced that it has hired Hong Kong-based executive Francis Lee as the firm’s new head of Asia, to accelerate regional growth. The company said this strategic move is part of its expansion plan to strengthen presence in key Asian markets.
Francis Lee brings over two decades of extensive experience in international finance, with a focus on Asian markets. He has been with the UAE-based ADSS Group since 2015, working as Managing Director of ADS Securities Hong Kong, leading the group’s overall strategic development and business operations in the Asia-Pacific region. He also served as China Regional Head of Business for Saxo Bank and Managing Director, APAC for FXCM. Francis Lee is also a published academic, author and adjunct professor at Fu Jen Catholic University.
In his new role, Lee will lead SquaredFinancial’s business in Asia, building and expanding teams and driving strong growth and building a solid market position.
SquaredFinancial founder and CEO Philippe Ghanem said:
“We are dedicated and committed to embrace limitless opportunities and challenges and further expand the scope of our business. I am thrilled to welcome Francis Lee to our executive team. His innovative approach aligns with SquaredFinancial’s culture and vision. I am confident that, with his deep knowledge of the Asian markets, he will set a new benchmark for us in this dynamic region.”
On his appointment as head of Asia, Francis Lee commented:
“Philippe has been a long-time partner with whom I have a relationship since the ADSS days. I firmly believe that the prosperity of any organization depends on the collective ability of its staff, and I unreservedly affirm that the management team at SquaredFinancial is one of the most outstanding I have encountered in the industry.”