Daman Markets Sales Director Hassan Ibrahim Steps Down
Hassan Ibrahim, Sales Director at Dubai-based retail FX and CFD broker Daman Markets, has departed the firm. He has served there for two years since its 2023 launch.
Ibrahim’s Tenure and Departure Note
Ibrahim joined shortly after launch. He held the Sales Director role. In a LinkedIn post, he reflected on his time there as a fulfilling chapter. He expressed pride in team achievements amid challenges. He thanked colleagues for their drive and resilience, noting he’ll miss the collaboration. Looking ahead, Ibrahim plans a break from his decade-plus industry career to pursue entrepreneurial ventures tied to financial markets and the region. It’ll include travel and a personal olive grove project in his ancestral Iraq.
Who is Hassan Ibrahim
Ibrahim’s career spans sales, compliance, and analysis across finance and government sectors. He began in public service with the UK Border Agency. There, he managed compliance assessments, immigration interviews (often in Arabic), and international appeals. Earlier volunteer roles included Arabic interpreting for the British Red Cross and Islamic affairs analysis at Sibylline Ltd. There, he produced security reports on MENAT regions with risk assessments and trend forecasts.
Also, he advanced at IG Group in London, starting as a trainee Arabic sales trader and rising to a premium account executive. He then moved to Dubai with Pepperstone and served as Premium Client Manager and Head of Sales – MENA. Most recently, he was Head of Business Development at BDSwiss.
About Daman Markets
Daman Markets is a UAE-based financial services company. It provides Forex and CFD trading focused on MENA markets. Daman Securities LLC established it. It operates under regulation from the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). Their offerings include Forex, commodities, indices, metals, and stock CFDs, all accessible through the MT5 platform.
Wrapping Up
Ibrahim’s exit shows ongoing executive mobility in the MENA FX/CFD space. Daman Markets may face a leadership gap in sales amid GCC expansion efforts.
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