Trading and wealth management fintech Openmarkets Group today announces the appointment of Michael Crawford as Chief Financial Officer. The appointment is effective 21st January 2026.
An accomplished financial leader with three decades of experience in banking, fintech, and markets, Michael brings a deep understanding of financial management including strategic planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. Crawford previously served in executive finance roles with high profile listed and unlisted companies including digital platform Mynted, AMP Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Macquarie Group.
As Chief Financial Officer of Openmarkets, Michael Crawford will be responsible for fiscal management and reporting across the group, leading the finance function at a critical time of product growth and expansion for the business. Mr Crawford will play a key role in the group’s new strategy which involves expansion into decentralised finance through crypto trading and Real-World Assets (RWAs) tokenisation, offering its products and services internationally, as well as other acquisitions and planned corporate activities.
Dan Jowett, CEO of Openmarkets, said Crawford’s financial services and leadership expertise and will be invaluable to the group.
“We’re pleased to welcome Michael at a pivotal time for Openmarkets as we execute on our growth strategy and capitalise on growing demand for trading and wealth products across decentralised finance and traditional finance. Michael’s deep financial services experience and leadership capability will be crucial to our success as we pursue new products, new markets, and corporate activity,” said Jowett.
Michael Crawford said he is thrilled to join Openmarkets’ executive team.
“I’m delighted to join Openmarkets, a financial services provider relied upon by leading fintech, wealth and advisory brands for its innovative trading and market insights solutions. I’m excited to lead the group’s finance function and contribute to the execution of the group’s strategy,” Crawford said.
