Our Leadership
Meet the visionaries and experts leading ZagTrader's innovation
Board of Directors
Our board brings decades of experience in financial technology, banking, and global markets
Shihab Khalil
Chairman of the Board
Seasoned technology entrepreneur with over 25 years of tech innovation, especially in financial services. Proven track record in leading multimillion-dollar projects. Holds an MBA from NYIT and MA in International Law and Global Leadership from Aristotle University.
Khalid Al-Sukhon
Independent Board Member
Currently CFO of National Bonds, a prominent investment conglomerate in the UAE. He began his career at PWC UK and KPMG UAE before taking senior roles in major real estate and banking institutions. Khalid is a member of ACCA and ACT, and holds MA in Finance & Investments from Exeter, UK.
Rob Boardman
Independent Board Member
Rob began his career at Goldman Sachs in 1994, deploying trading technology for institutional clients. After serving as CEO at ITG in 2006, he now leads Virtu Financial Services, EMEA. A founding member of the European FIX Protocol organization, he helped shape electronic trading standards.
David Moleshead
Advisor to the Board
David is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers with over four decades of experience in investment and international banking across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He led HSBC's Debt Capital Markets business in MENA. His deep expertise in capital markets and regional financial infrastructure supports ZagTrader's mission to empower institutions with next-generation trading technology.
Executive Management
Our executive team drives ZagTrader's vision and day-to-day operations
Shihab Khalil
Founder & CEO
Shihab leads ZagTrader's strategic vision and growth initiatives. With over 25 years in technology innovation, he has guided the company from its founding to becoming a global fintech leader serving institutions across multiple continents.
Wasef Shakaa
Chief Operating Officer
With over 27 years of strategic leadership from senior roles at multinationals like Siemens and Honeywell, Wasef specializes in driving operational excellence. He holds an MBA and a Ph.D. in Management Sciences. As COO, Wasef steers ZagTrader's global operations and ensures delivery excellence.
"At ZagTrader, we have not just built a solution; we are creating a movement toward a more efficient and connected global financial ecosystem."
Shihab Khalil
Founder & CEO