About Us
Gekko Global Markets Ltd. is a dedicated service provider for spread betting, CFD and FX trading. The company was founded in 2007 and has already established a presence throughout Europe.
The trading platform is provided by SYCAP Group AB which is a software development firm that specialises in online trading solutions.
SYCAP Group AB was founded in 1998 and has a long tradition of being innovative on the technology front. Its principal business is to develop and license software for both the institutional and retail financial services industry. SYCAP Group develops all its proprietary software in-house. The company takes pride in constantly improving its existing products and launching new innovations.
Meet our Management Team
John Rowe - Chief Executive Officer
John began his trading career on the floor of LIFFE exchange in 1986. He has been a profitable trader for over 20 years, as well as a highly respected mentor for training top traders. John is also a successful entrepreneur and the highlights of his owned companies portfolio include Curvalue (1998-2000), and London Capital Group (1995-2005). John is a proud father of two, and apart from being a zero-handicap golfer, he is also a keen sailor and aviator.
Robert Lempka - Executive Board Member
Robert is co-founder and co-manager of Next Generation Finance Invest AG which invests in business models and technologies leading to more efficiency in financial markets. He led a consortium of investors in Gekko in 11/2009 and actively supports the CEO in developing Gekko into a leading edge provider of financial services. Robert invested successfully in companies like OANDA, ayondo and Brady. Robert was CEO of ABN AMRO marketindex, and prior to that he held trading management positions at Goldman Sachs International and Dresdner Kleinwort.
Edward Drake - Managing Director
Edward brings nearly 10 years of experience in the Spread Betting and CFD industry to Gekko Global Markets Ltd. After graduating from Durham University, Edward cut his teeth as an options and FX dealer with IG Index before moving onto Cantor Index where he was responsible for the options and financial fixed odds trading operation. Edward is an avid boxing fan and spends much of his time watching and researching the sport.
Leo Deng - Head of Marketing
Leo read Architecture at Queens' College, Cambridge. He has 7 years of experience in the Spread Betting and CFD industry and has held positions in sales, dealing, business development and marketing. Leo joined us from IG Group Plc where he was responsible for the company's successful business expansion into Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Japan and China.
Jordan Hiscott - Senior Trader
Jordan has over 12 years experience in the financial markets. He started out his career on the LIFFE floor as a runner and then as a fully qualified pit trader, progressing onto screen trading. Jordan is 28 years old, enjoys many outdoor activities, particularly running 10k, and plays regularly for his local basketball team.
Katherine Alden - Head of Customer Services
Kath has over 10 years of experience in the Spread Betting and CFD industry. After completing her degree in Philosophy at Hull University, Kath joined IG Index's customer services & credit desk as a graduate in 1998. In 2000 she joined Cantor Index, and during the following 8 years she was responsible for customer services and trade support functions. Outside work Kath enjoys cooking and good times spent with friends and family.