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By liquidity news Financial Market July 24, 2025

LMAX Hires Ilya Khazen as Head of Cross-Asset Sales

LMAX Group has appointed Ilya Khazen to head cross-asset sales in the Americas. It strengthens LMAX’s position as a major institutional exchange operator for FX and digital assets. 

Who is Ilya Khazen?

Ilya was Director and Co-Head of Sales at Copper Technologies before joining LMAX. There, he oversaw performance, client relationships, and revenue generation in North America. His earlier career includes roles at Goldman Sachs and Société Générale. Ilya brings a strong background in institutional finance and digital asset services. 

LMAX Group’s Expansion in the Americas

The company has created a new leadership role in New York to push growth in the region. Ilya Khazen will lead cross-asset sales. He will cover traditional FX and institutional digital assets trading. He will report directly to Chris Knight, Managing Director at LMAX Digital. The role shows LMAX’s intent to offer integrated solutions to institutions.

Why This Hire Matters?

LMAX is extending its digital offering to deliver a full-service, cross-asset platform. The hire supports that strategy by adding experienced leadership in the region. The US market is growing as regulatory frameworks take shape. LMAX aims to capture growth by positioning itself early with a strong institutional focus. CEO David Mercer sees the Americas as a future hub for integrated digital finance. Ilya’s appointment supports this vision.

About LMAX

LMAX is a financial technology company founded in 2010. It operates institutional execution venues for FX and crypto trading. It provides a transparent marketplace for institutional clients. LMAX ensures fair and efficient trading with high performance and low latency. It continuously expands its services, including LMAX Digital for digital assets. The company’s goal is to offer secure and reliable trading and custody solutions. LMAX aims to lead in the financial and digital asset markets.

Summing Up

The appointment is a targeted move to scale LMAX’s growth in the Americas. It brings leadership depth and market expertise to the region.Register your company now and get featured on our homepage!

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