Behrouz Bayat Joins IG Group as a Tech Director
IG Group Holdings plc has appointed Behrouz Bayat as Director of Group Technology Strategy & Ventures. The role is based in London. The appointment strengthens IG Group’s technology leadership at the group level.
Role at IG Group
Behrouz Bayat joined IG Group in September 2025. He currently serves as Director of Group Technology Strategy & Ventures and works in a hybrid setup from London. He covers group-wide technology strategy and venture-related initiatives.
Previous Role at Capital.com
Behrouz Bayat was Chief Information & Technology Officer (CIO & CTO) at Capital.com before joining IG Group. His responsibilities spanned information systems and core technology functions.
Background in Gaming and Product Leadership
Behrouz Bayat built a long career in the online gaming industry prior to Capital.com. He served as Senior Production Director and Head (VP) of New Initiatives for Candy Crush Saga at King. Before that, he was Director of Publishing Operations at King.
He also worked at Gameloft as Director of Organizational Strategy and Head of Product, based in Paris. Earlier roles include Chief Operating Officer at Execution Labs and multiple senior production and engineering roles across Canada, Europe, and South America.
Career Progression Highlights
Behrouz Bayat’s career spans over two decades. He moved from programmer and engineering management roles to executive-level positions. His experience combines technology leadership, product strategy, and operational management across gaming and online platforms.
About IG Group
Stuart Wheeler Founded IG Group in 1974. IG Group is a global online trading and investment services provider. The company offers access to approximately 19,000 financial markets. It serves over 240,000 clients worldwide. IG Group promotes financial freedom through its innovative trading platforms and educational ecosystem.
Summing Up
Behrouz Bayat’s appointment shows IG Group’s focus on strengthening its group-level technology strategy. His background spans fintech and large-scale digital platforms. The hire adds senior leadership depth to IG Group’s technology and innovation efforts.
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