Athol NourseAN
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Athol Nourse

@atholnourse

C-Suite leader specializing in global business development and sales.

Australia
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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters innovation, encourages strategic growth, and values emotional intelligence in leadership.

I am a seasoned C-Suite leader with over two decades of international experience in senior management roles within the financial sector. My expertise lies in global business development, sales, and the Forex and cryptocurrency markets. I have a proven track record of setting up and managing successful Forex brokerages, expanding market share particularly in Asia and Africa, and driving revenue growth through high-performing sales teams.

Throughout my career, I have mastered the art of relationship-building and negotiation, enabling me to close high-value deals and maximize market presence. My strategic vision has led to the orchestration of global market penetration strategies, focusing on emerging markets and cultivating lucrative partnerships. I am passionate about fostering innovation and transformation in the financial landscape, ensuring that my teams excel in delivering exceptional results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SP

Global Business Development Director

Spectre.AI

Jan 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 7 months)

Managed global business development for a decentralized trading dApp based on the Ethereum blockchain. Facilitated anonymous trading of various cryptocurrencies.

SF

Global Head of Institutional Sales

Synergy FX

Oct 2011 - Jul 2014 (2 years 9 months)

Led institutional sales for an Australian licensed regulated straight through processing forex broker. Ensured seamless execution and direct market access through MetaTrader 4.

FxPro Financial Services logoFS

Head of Business Development - Asia

FxPro Financial Services

May 2011 - Oct 2011 (5 months)

Headed business development efforts in Asia for a leading online broker. Expanded client base across more than 170 countries, offering CFDs and Spread Betting on multiple asset classes.

AS

Senior Stockbroker

Astor Securities

Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 5 months)

Served as a senior stockbroker for a small cap advisory broking firm. Specialized in initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements, and capital raising on the AIM market in the UK.

KS

Business Development Manager - Corporate Division

Kinetic Securities

Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 5 months)

Developed corporate division business for an Australian financial services firm. Facilitated trading of shares, equities, derivatives, and FX on ASX and international markets.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cape Town logoUT

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Commerce, Economics and Finance

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on economics and finance. Gained foundational knowledge in economic principles, financial markets, and corporate finance.

ThinkMarkets logoTH

ThinkMarkets

RG 146 Certificate, Financial Services

Obtained the RG 146 certificate, demonstrating specialist knowledge in Foreign Exchange, Securities, and Managed Investments. This certification equipped me with the necessary regulatory understanding for financial services.

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