Team
Leadership and Expertise: Discover the accomplished professionals guiding Xnumia's growth and performance
CHRIS HOWLAND - CEO
As the Chief Executive Officer of Xnumia, Chris brings over 20 years of experience in equity trading and fund management to lead the strategic direction and overall management of the business.
Based permanently in Gibraltar since April 2021, he has a proven track record of success, having served as Head of French equity trading for UBS in London and Paris, and subsequently as Head of Equity Trading and Risk for Morgan Stanley in London. He also has experience in developing and trading systematic models for several LLPs, having established and run successful systematic hedge fund groups Ad Astra Partners and Vanora Capital.
Charles Murray - COO
As Chief Operating Officer of Xnumia, Charles is responsible for driving our day-to-day operations, marketing, legal, and business development efforts. He brings a wealth of experience to the table, having served as Managing Partner at DGB Group, a consulting firm specializing in Online Gambling, OTC block trading, and market-making services.
Charles has a proven track record as an advisor and consultant to various fintech and online gaming projects. He started his career in the online gambling industry as an executive at 888 Holdings PLC.
Badruz Jaman - CTO
Badruz, Xnumia's Chief Technical and Security Officer, has extensive experience in network engineering and cybersecurity. He was a network engineer at VISA Europe, where he earned the Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) certification, and a senior arbitrage trader at Sequoia Capital LLP, a private fund that applies research and technology to the global derivatives markets as part of a low-risk, high-volume hedged trading strategy.
Ben Palmer - Head of FX Trading
Ben is the Head of FX Trading at our newest Fund, "FX Majors". With a background in consulting and software development, as well as experience as a fund manager and military professional in the British Armed Forces, Ben brings a unique set of skills to Xnumia.
He has a proven track record in the Foreign Exchange market, having served as a strategy provider for multiple proprietary trading companies, and has an impressive auditable live track record. His areas of expertise include systematic and quantitative systems, as well as order flow and price action trading.
Umesh Bhambhwani - EIF Director
Umesh Bhambhwani brings a wealth of global corporate expertise to the Xnumia Team, serving as the Regulated EIF Director. A Chartered Certified Accountant, Umesh began his career with KPMG in Gibraltar and earned his qualification in 2003.
Over the years, he has developed a broad skill set through various international corporate roles across multiple industries, including banking, investment funds, insurance, utilities, real estate, trusts, and owner-managed enterprises. His diverse background equips him with the insights needed to navigate complex financial landscapes.
Aaron Payas - EIF Director
Aaron is an Independent Fund Director bringing a wealth of experience in fund management to the team. He's a Partner in the Funds & FinTech team at Hassans International and holds a BS in Mathematics and a CFA charter.
He previously worked at the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, has extensive experience in legal/regulatory aspects of fund management, and is approved to provide directorships to Experienced Investor Funds by the GFSC.