Athol Nourse
@atholnourse
C-Suite leader specializing in global business development and sales.
What I'm looking for
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
Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
INGOT Brokers
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Orchestrated global market penetration strategies, with a primary emphasis on Asia and emerging markets. Cultivated lucrative partnerships to drive exponential business growth.
Commercial Director
Trade Connect
Sep 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Pioneered innovative strategies to penetrate and dominate new markets. Drove unparalleled growth and brand resilience in market expansion initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Advertising Sales Manager
Touch Briefings
Mar 2001 - Jan 2004 (2 years 10 months)
Managed advertising sales for a UK publishing house producing industry intelligent reports. Developed sales strategies and managed client accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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