Equiti Group Names New CISO and Compliance Head
Equiti Group has announced two major leadership appointments to reinforce its global governance, security, and compliance framework. Patrick Pitchappa joins as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). And Abdullatif Manlla becomes the new Head of Compliance and MLRO, UAE. These updates show Equiti’s continued investment in strong risk management.
Leadership Appointments
Patrick Pitchappa: New CISO
Patrick Pitchappa brings over 28 years of global experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, and technology operations. His previous roles at leading institutions include First Abu Dhabi Bank, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Goldman Sachs, and VISA Inc.
His mandate at Equiti includes advancing the company’s cybersecurity strategy, strengthening defences against global threats. Also, he will ensure security by design across all systems.
Abdullatif Manlla: Head of Compliance and MLRO, UAE
Abdullatif Manlla offers extensive experience in compliance, governance, and AML/CFT frameworks. He has worked in the UAE financial sector. Previously, he held key positions at ADS Securities and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
He will oversee compliance strategy and maintain alignment with international regulations and best practices at Equiti.
Part of a Wider Leadership Transformation
These appointments follow recent senior-level changes under Group CEO Iskandar Najjar. Earlier updates included the appointments of Sartaj Singh as Chief Technology Officer and Sean Hong as Chief Financial Officer. It shows a clear push toward strengthening Equiti’s global operational and governance structure.
About Equiti
Equiti is a fintech-based multi-asset broker. It provides online trading technology for global clients. It offers access to forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, and crypto CFDs through leveraged trading accounts. Clients can trade via MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms on desktop and mobile, supported 24/6 by specialist teams in multiple languages. Equiti also provides individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services across its regulated subsidiaries in regions such as the UK, UAE, Kenya, Jordan, and Seychelles.
Summing Up
Equiti focuses more on security-driven innovation, strong governance, and regulatory alignment with these new appointments. A necessary step as it expands across global markets.
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