Crypto exchange operator OKX has appointed Adam Wood as chief operating officer and head of trading for its Europe Markets business.
The move sees Wood bringing more than two decades of experience across equities trading, market structure and electronic trading infrastructure into the digital assets space.
In his new role, he will oversee regional operations alongside leading the firm’s trading function, as OKX continues to expand its institutional footprint across Europe.
In an announcement on social media, Wood said: OKX isn’t just building a crypto exchange – it’s architecting the infrastructure for the next generation of finance.
“I’m proud to be joining a company that backs bold ideas, moves fast, and is genuinely committed to shaping the next chapter of the global financial system.”
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Wood most recently served at London Stock Exchange Group’s multilateral trading facility Turquoise, where he was global chief executive and head of equities trading commercial proposition for more than three years.
During his tenure, he led Turquoise’s European business and broader commercial strategy, having previously held roles including head of Turquoise Europe and non-executive director within the organisation.
Prior to his time at Turquoise, Wood served in various senior positions across prime brokerage and clearing, including as director of international prime brokerage sales at BCS Global Markets and relationship manager at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank.
Earlier in his career, he also worked in business development roles at the London Stock Exchange and Turquoise, as well as at QuantHouse and BT Radianz. He began his career as a futures trader at Trafalgar Financial Futures.
Wood’s departure comes following a recent leadership change at Turquoise, with Tom Stenhouse appointed chief executive of the pan-European venue. Stenhouse, previously co-head of equities trading and head of product at LSEG, has taken on responsibility for leading Turquoise Europe and driving its continued expansion across the region.
The appointment formed part of a broader push by LSEG to strengthen its equities offering.
LSEG declined to comment, and OKX had not responded to a request for comment at the time of publication.