Graeme Whittington, who was a BlackBerry executive, will head OANDA Corporation’s new technology efforts. OANDA is one of the more innovative forex brokers.
The company recently introduced new features in its fxTrade mobile application. For all the details about the appointment, here is the official press release:
LONDON – September 23, 2013 – OANDA Europe Limited, a subsidiary of OANDA Corporation, a global provider of innovative foreign exchange trading services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Graeme Whittington as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). A former BlackBerry executive, Mr. Whittington is responsible for leading the development and delivery of OANDA’s products and services.
“Graeme boasts a world-class track record in designing and developing highly scalable software products and services,” said K Duker, CEO, OANDA Corporation. “Graeme’s proven strengths in leadership and quality execution are in strong alignment with OANDA’s mission to be a technology leader and the most trusted broker in forex and CFD trading services.”
Mr. Whittington joins OANDA from BlackBerry, where he held a variety of senior positions including roles in product management and software with a focus on infrastructure systems. He also brings with him global market experience, including work with telecom regulatory bodies, during his tenure with the Canadian-based mobile device maker. Prior to his role at BlackBerry, Mr. Whittington was part of IBM Canada’s consulting arm with a focus on business and information technology strategy.
“OANDA is a highly-respected, global financial technology company with a solid track record of innovation and transparency in the products and services it provides; I am honored to join the team,” said Mr. Whittington. “OANDA was built on a true foundation of technological engineering excellence, and my aim in this role is to help to continue a legacy of delivering industry-leading desktop and mobile trading platforms that delights our clients.”