Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push
- Pepperstone appointed Nigel Fernandes as Chief Technology Officer starting October 1, 2026, to lead its technology ownership and expansion efforts amid business growth into crypto and new markets.
- Fernandes has over 20 years of technology leadership experience and was previously SVP and Executive General Manager of Engineering at Xero, where he oversaw global cloud platform and data teams.
- As CTO, Fernandes will manage engineering, architecture, security, and data globally, reporting to Group CEO Tamas Szabo from Pepperstone's Melbourne headquarters.
- Pepperstone aims to build an AI-native fintech ecosystem by investing in proprietary technology to improve client experiences with faster, reliable tools.
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Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push - BlockTelegraph
Former Xero engineering executive Nigel Fernandes will lead Pepperstone’s push to own more of its technology as the business expands into crypto and new markets. MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melbourne-based Pepperstone, a global online trading and fintech provider serving clients in more than 160 countries, today announced the appointment of Nigel Fernandes as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective 1 October 2026. The ap…
Pepperstone Names Xero's Nigel Fernandes CTO From October 1
Pepperstone has appointed former Xero engineering executive Nigel Fernandes as its next Chief Technology Officer, underscoring the broker's strategy of building more proprietary technology as it expands beyond its traditional CFD business into cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and broader fintech services. Fernandes will join the Melbourne-headquartered broker on 1 October, reporting directly to Group CEO Tamas Szabo. The appointment comes…
Pepperstone Appoints CTO Following Australian Crypto Exchange Launch
Melbourne-based Pepperstone has appointed Nigel Fernandes as Chief Technology Officer, effective 1 October 2026. Fernandes will oversee the broker’s global technology operations as the company increases its focus on developing and owning more of its technology.The appointment follows Pepperstone’s expansion into spot crypto in Australia. The broker launched its dedicated crypto exchange in February 2026, initially offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, Sol…
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