Kira Financial Brokers has appointed Sophie Stabler as Headof Global Partnerships, adding an experienced executive to lead its introducingbroker strategy. She joins the Dubai-based firm as it builds its presenceacross regulated CFD markets and expands its global partner network.Focus on Introducing Broker GrowthIn her new role, Stabler will manage relationships withintroducing brokers across multiple regions. She will also work with businessdevelopment teams to support partner acquisition and long-term growth.The role places her at the center of Kira Financial’sefforts to grow its global distribution through IB channels, a key segment inthe CFD brokerage model.Stabler brings more than ten years of experience in forexand CFD brokerage. She most recently worked as a Strategic Planning andOperations Advisor, where she supported regulated brokers on growth strategyand operational planning.Background in Partnerships and Regional ExpansionBefore that, she served as Chief Business DevelopmentOfficer for MENA at FP Markets. In that role, she led partner acquisition andbusiness development across the Middle East, GCC, and Africa.Keep reading: Acuity Teams Up With WNSTN to Add Agentic AI Layer to Trading PlatformsEarlier, she held a senior leadership position at ICMarkets. There, she oversaw partnerships and helped build the broker’s Cyprusoperations. Her responsibilities included licensing, human resources, andoverall business performance.She also held roles at Leverate and XM, where she focused onaffiliate management and partnership development. Kira is a UAE-based multi-asset broker licensed bythe Capital Market Authority. The company offers trading across forex, stocks,commodities, and futures. Other ExecutiveMoves Across the IndustryOther executive moves shaping the industry include Kenya-based Empire FXappointing Linda Nkatha Muriuki as Head of Sales. It marked its secondsenior hire from Pepperstone within a week. She joins from the rival broker,where she managed key client accounts and supported regional growthefforts. Kirill Chernikov also returned to Spotware Systems as Chief of Staff, describing the move as a return to a key part of his fintech career.He said he is rejoining the cTrader ecosystem and continuing from where he leftoff. During his time away, Chernikov served as CEO of Markets CRM, where hehelped build a platform tailored to CFD and FX brokers.This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.