EC Markets Marketing Director Nick Xydas Steps Down

Nick Xydas has stepped down as Group Marketing Director at forex and CFD broker EC Markets after about two and a half years at the company. Neither his next position nor a successor has been disclosed, according to a report by Finance Magnates published on 26 August 2026.

Xydas announced his departure on LinkedIn, describing his tenure as an “incredible chapter.” He said EC Markets had almost no global marketing function or presence when he joined, while the company now has an established team, office and international brand.

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A Global Brand Build-Out

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Liverpool FC Partnership a Highlight

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New Sponsorship Role Added

A Global Brand Build-Out

Xydas said EC Markets had almost no global marketing function or presence when he joined the broker. Over his tenure, the company built out an established team, office and international brand.

“I could not be prouder of every single member of my team and what we achieved together,” Xydas wrote. He also thanked EC Markets CEO and Chairman Matthew Smith for trusting him from the start.

EC Markets appointed Xydas as Marketing Director in 2024, when he said his objective was to help develop the broker into a global brand.

Liverpool FC Partnership a Highlight

Xydas cited bringing EC Markets and Liverpool FC together as one of the achievements he was most proud of. The broker signed a multi-year agreement with the English Premier League club in 2025, becoming its Official Global Partner.

The partnership formed part of a wider sponsorship-led marketing strategy under Xydas. EC Markets has used sports partnerships and industry events to expand the broker's visibility across international markets.

New Sponsorship Role Added

Earlier in 2026, EC Markets added Nicholas McGregor as Sponsorship and Partnerships Manager in London. The former eToro executive's remit includes activation and relationship management for the Liverpool FC partnership, alongside the company's other sponsorship projects.

McGregor's appointment assigns day-to-day responsibility for those projects, although EC Markets has not said who will take over Xydas' broader global marketing remit. The broker has not disclosed Xydas' next position or a successor for his role.