Torrell Fernandes has joined Fusion Markets as Head of Sales. He shared the update today (Wednesday) on LinkedIn. In his post, Fernandes said he had taken some time away from the brokerage industry to focus on family and reset. He added that he is returning to the sector with a new perspective.
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“What drew me in was the ambition. A company that’s not only chasing growth, but doing it with intent, bold vision, genuine collaboration and innovation, and a culture that values people as much as performance,” Fernandes wrote, commenting on his appointment.
Before joining Fusion Markets, Fernandes worked at IG Group for nearly five years. He was most recently the Team Lead Manager for Premium Clients for 4 years.
In that role, he managed the Australian Premium Desk and was responsible for strategic commercial projects, team leadership, and client engagement. He reported that one of the commercial projects was projected to generate an additional AUD 5 million in annual revenue.
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Fernandes also led initiatives to improve operational efficiency and implement change management. He worked on developing team performance metrics and contributed to culture programs.
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Earlier roles at IG included Premium Account Executive for seven months and New Business Consultant for 11 months. Prior to IG, Fernandes worked at GO Markets in Melbourne as an Account Manager for about a year. His responsibilities included managing client relationships and generating new business.
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