Geoff McAlister Joins M2 as Chief Risk Officer

Geoff McAlister Joins M2 as Chief Risk Officer

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 October 2024 - M2 is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff McAlister as our new Chief Risk Officer who brings over 25 years of experience in banking, traditional markets and the wider Web3 space, both to his position and our operations.‍

In his role, Geoff will oversee the development and implementation of M2's comprehensive risk management strategy. His expertise will ensure the platform maintains the highest standards of security and compliance while supporting the growth of institutional and retail clients.

Before joining M2, Geoff served as Managing Director and Head of Hex Trust Markets. He previously served as Managing Director and Group Head of Risk at Hex Trust. His career has included senior roles at leading financial institutions including; Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Westpac, and FAB/NBAD. He has worked and lived globally including stints in New York, London, Sydney, the UAE, and Asia.

On his appointment Geoff said, "It's encouraging to see a crypto exchange prioritize its risk function. There are too few crypto exchanges prepared to build a bank-grade risk function with an experienced CRO on the executive team.”

“As the crypto industry continues to mature and institutional adoption accelerates, robust risk management frameworks become increasingly critical. M2's investment in top-tier risk operations demonstrates its commitment to providing a secure, regulated, and well-governed platform for all users.”

Geoff co-founded The Crypto Risk Office, a professional risk community created to foster best practices in risk culture for digital asset markets. He also serves on the Advisory Board for BQ Labs.

About M2

M2’s mission is to drive virtual asset adoption within the UAE by delivering a secure and transparent trading environment for investors and traders. M2 provides users with a reliable and regulated growing suite of products, services, and tools for buying, selling, growing, and safeguarding virtual assets. Regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) located in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), M2 Limited and M2 Custody Limited are committed to ensuring a safe experience and adhering to the highest standards of regulatory compliance. M2 Global Wealth Limited (M2GW) is registered and regulated in the Bahamas with a Digital Asset Business License.

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