Connors New FX Sales Head at Nomura

As reported in the weekly newsletter from The Full FX on February 23, Kevin Connors has officially been unveiled as Nomura’s new global head of FX and EM sales and EMEA head of FX and EM.

Connors has taken up what is a newly created position in London and will report to John Goff, head of global markets, EMEA and Rig Karkhanis, deputy head of global markets and global head of FX and EM.

Connors joins Nomura from Commodities World Capital where he was CEO. He has also previously held senior roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs, where he was global head of FX sales and co-head of FX sales, respectively.

“Kevin’s experience and expertise on both the buy and sell side will provide us with invaluable insight as Nomura continues to develop its market-leading global FX and EM proposition,” says Goff. “We’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Karkhanis adds, “We have strong momentum behind our global FX and EM business and this is an exciting time for Kevin to join the team. Kevin will play an instrumental role as we continue to adapt to changing market trends.”