Mike Whitaker joins BGC Group as Global Chief Information Officer and member of Executive Committee

Core Insights - BGC Group, Inc. has appointed Mike Whitaker as the Global Chief Information Officer, a newly created role aimed at developing a cohesive technology strategy to drive innovation and growth [1][2]. Company Overview - BGC Group, Inc. is a leading global marketplace and financial technology services company, offering a wide range of products including fixed income, foreign exchange, energy, commodities, shipping, equities, and the FMX Futures Exchange [4]. - The company serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms [4]. Leadership Background - Mike Whitaker brings over 40 years of experience in financial services and technology, previously holding senior technology management roles at Citi for 15 years, where he was the Head of Operations & Technology [2][3]. - Prior to Citi, Whitaker worked at Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital, focusing on various technology functions including CIO for Global Fixed Income and Algorithmic trading [3].