George Nikitiadis

Managing Director, Equity Trading

Biography

George Nikitiadis is Managing Director of Equity Trading, bringing over two decades of expertise in global portfolio trading, market structure, and equity strategy. He previously served as Head of U.S. & International Program Trading at CIBC World Markets, where he was instrumental in modernizing the firm through groundbreaking Guaranteed VWAP and ETF create/redeem strategies.  

With a keen ability to build and scale trading operations from the ground up, George has held senior roles at Mizuho Securities, Chardan Capital, and Lehman Brothers. He launched trading desks, expanded global trading reach, and guided strategic asset growth. His background in global portfolio trading gives him a unique perspective on anticipating and responding to client needs.

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