Carmen brings extensive experience across the FX and digital assets sectors, with a strong track record of building and growing businesses in highly regulated environments. Over the course of her career, she has worked closely with institutional and professional clients, navigating complex market structures while delivering sustainable growth across both traditional and emerging financial markets.
A key strength of Carmen’s profile is her proven ability to drive expansion across the Middle East and Asia. Her deep understanding of regional market dynamics, coupled with her strong regulatory acumen, positions her well to support GCEX’s long-term ambitions. In addition, her multilingual capabilities further enhance her effectiveness in engaging with a diverse, global client base and strengthening cross-border relationships.
In her new role, Carmen will be responsible for driving growth of GCEX’s VARA-regulated entity in Dubai, a core pillar of the company’s regional strategy. She will also focus on enhancing the client experience for institutional and professional clients, ensuring that GCEX continues to deliver robust, compliant, and innovative trading solutions tailored to the needs of sophisticated market participants.
Another key priority for Carmen will be accelerating GCEX’s market expansion across Asia, leveraging her prior experience and regional expertise to identify new opportunities and deepen the firm’s footprint in high-growth markets. Her leadership is expected to play an important role in strengthening GCEX’s position as a trusted bridge between traditional finance and digital assets.
With Carmen Tan at the helm of its MENA operations, GCEX is well positioned to continue building momentum in the region while advancing its broader vision of delivering institutional-grade solutions across FX and digital asset markets worldwide.
