DIGITEC Appoints FX Veteran Darryl Hooker as Chief Sales Officer to Drive Global Growth

Quick Summary

DIGITEC has promoted FX industry veteran Darryl Hooker to Chief Sales Officer to spearhead its global commercial strategy. With over 40 years of experience, Hooker will drive the adoption of DIGITEC's multi-asset pricing technology across FX, interest rates, and crypto markets for Tier-1 banking clients worldwide.

How does Darryl Hooker’s appointment impact DIGITEC’s global sales strategy?

Darryl Hooker brings over 40 years of experience in the foreign exchange markets to his new role as Chief Sales Officer. By elevating a seasoned leader with deep roots in the Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC), DIGITEC is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the electronic trading market. Hooker will oversee the firm's commercial engine, focusing on expanding the market presence of its SaaS-based multi-asset pricing technology.

• Strategic Leadership: Managing global business development and sales strategy to meet ambitious growth targets.
• Market Expansion: Leveraging an extensive network of senior relationships to scale DIGITEC's footprint in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• Product Adoption: Driving the use of D3, SDF, and PMF services across diverse asset classes including FX Swaps and NDFs.

What results has DIGITEC delivered for the FX trading industry?

DIGITEC has established itself as a dominant force in multi-asset pricing technology, currently serving more than 50% of the Euromoney Top 50 FX trading firms. The company's focus on workflow automation allows banks to optimize pricing accuracy and enhance trading efficiency as markets become increasingly electronic. Their partnership with 360T has further solidified their data offerings through the Swaps Data Feed (SDF) and Precious Metals Data Feed (PMF).

• Market Dominance: Trusted by over 50 bank clients globally.
• Award-Winning Tech: Named "World’s Best Solution for FX Swaps" by Euromoney in 2024 and 2025.
• Legacy Expertise: Built on 45 years of experience in developing trading room technologies.

Darryl Hooker said, “I look forward to leading the next phase of DIGITEC’s commercial growth. As demand for our multi-asset SaaS platform continues to increase, clients are using our D3, SDF and PMF services across FX, Interest Rates, Money Markets, Precious Metals and Crypto. As we expand our global reach, I welcome the chance to help more clients benefit from our technology.”

FF NEWS TAKE:

The promotion of Darryl Hooker is a clear signal that DIGITEC is ready to transition from a dominant niche player to a comprehensive global powerhouse in multi-asset pricing technology. In an era where FX Swaps and NDFs are rapidly digitizing, having a CSO with Hooker’s pedigree—spanning EBS, 360T, and global regulatory committees—is a massive win. This move definitely moves the needle, ensuring DIGITEC remains the gold standard for Tier-1 banks navigating the complexities of automated pricing.