IG Group Hires Moomoo Exec Qu Zhao as New CEO
IG Group (LON:IGG) has appointed Qu Zhao as CEO of IG Securities Japan. This hire replaces Tomoharu Furuichi, a long-serving IG executive who departed earlier this year. IG is a leading UK-based online broker.
About the Hire from Fintech Space
Zhao brings over a decade of high-growth experience in Japan’s digital markets. Her most recent role was Chief Marketing Officer at Moomoo Securities Japan. It’s a Tencent-backed digital broker. There, she drove marketing strategies amid rising retail trading demand.
This is IG Group’s second key leadership grab from Moomoo in under a year. In mid-2025, they recruited Gavin Chia as CEO of IG Singapore from a similar position there. It signals a targeted push into Asian expansion.
Zhao’s Proven Track Record in Tech and Growth Markets
Zhao’s career highlights her expertise in scaling operations across Japan and East Asia. She worked as Tinder Japan Country Head and Head of Tinder East Asia. There, she led operations in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Before that, she also served as Head of Japan & East Pacific Region at BIGO. There, she oversaw growth strategy, execution, and team management in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Australia.
She was also a co-Founder & CEO of WorkHub, Inc. There, she built and led the Tokyo-based startup for five years. Previously, she also worked as an Account Manager at Hitachi. Her background includes fintech marketing, app-based consumer growth, and entrepreneurial leadership.
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.
Wrapping Up
Qu Zhao’s appointment prepares IG Group for stronger market penetration in Japan. They will be leveraging her 14+ years of Asia-Pacific expertise. We can expect heightened innovation in trading tools and compliance-driven services.
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