Global X expands team with five new hires to support rapid growth in Australia
Global X ETFs, a leading provider of exchange-traded funds, has announced the appointment of five new team members across technology, compliance, product, and business development as part of its continued expansion in the Australian market.
The appointments reflect Global X’s strong growth trajectory and ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, accessible, and cost-effective investment solutions for Australian investors.
- David Croft has been named Technology and AI Lead, driving innovation and the integration of advanced technologies to enhance client experience and operational efficiency. David is an accomplished technology and software delivery leader with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, specialising in Agile project management, DevOps, and enterprise application development.
- Charles Cosgrove joins as Senior Compliance Manager, strengthening the firm’s governance and regulatory oversight. Charles is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience managing compliance frameworks across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.
- Chos Geh joins as Compliance Consultant, reinforcing the firm’s regulatory framework and compliance capabilities. Chos brings a unique blend of critical thinking and experience, having supported clients across the financial services sector both in Australia and internationally.
- Joseph Marassa has been appointed Product Analyst, bringing expertise in product development and investment strategy. Prior to joining Global X, Joseph gained valuable experience through the ASX Graduate Program, where he built a strong foundation in financial markets and developed broad exposure across different areas of the exchange.
- Ella Silvy joins as Business Development Associate, supporting client engagement and distribution initiatives. Ella Silvy is an emerging finance professional with experience in investment support, equity research, and accounting.
These new hires come in line with huge growth across the Australian ETF industry, which Global X expects to break through $300 billion by the year’s end, up from around $280 billion as of 30 June.
“We are thrilled to welcome David, Charles, Chos, Joseph, and Ella to Global X,” said Global X CEO, Alex Zaika.
“Their combined expertise will be invaluable as we continue to scale our business and deliver beyond ordinary solutions to Australian investors.”
Global X has experienced significant momentum in recent years, reflecting both the rising popularity of ETFs in Australia and the firm’s commitment to offering differentiated, forward-looking products, having surpassed $11 billion in assets under management (AUM) in June and nearing $12 billion.
Global X is led by a diverse team of experts, with women accounting for nearly 50 per cent of its workforce and more women than men being part of the leadership team, a notable rarity in finance.
“Our commitment to ensuring diversity across the business has been important to our growth. Half of our employees have joined Global X within the last two years, reflecting not only our growth but a vibrant culture and workforce which is sensitive to the needs of a growing cohort of young Australians who are using ETFs to invest in global asset markets and build wealth through smart, innovative investment strategies,” Zaika said.
