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Brendan Callan

Chief Executive Officer, FXCM · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-09

Brendan Callan is the CEO of FXCM (GLBR). Callan is based in the United Kingdom. Callan was educated at London Business School.

US-born executive who joined FXCM in 2001 and became Global CEO in 2017. He has held various positions within the company and oversaw FXCM's rebirth as a major player in both retail and institutional foreign exchange trading.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on significant structural changes at FXCM under Callan's leadership, including a major workforce reduction of over 100 positions attributed to cost pressures and advances in artificial intelligence, as well as a customer migration initiative from the Tradu platform to the FXCM brand. The organization has also attracted acquisition interest, with multiple parties reportedly seeking to purchase FXCM's operator.

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Education
London Business School

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Brendan Callan: FAQ

Who is Brendan Callan?
Brendan Callan is the Chief Executive Officer of FXCM, based in United Kingdom.
What company does Brendan Callan lead?
Brendan Callan is CEO of FXCM.
Where was Brendan Callan educated?
Brendan Callan studied at London Business School.