Marex Spectron North America appoints Ram Vittal as CEO

By Pavithra R

Marex Spectron, a leading commodities specialist has announced the appointment of Ram Vittal as Chief Executive Officer, Marex Spectron North America.

Marex Spectron North America accounts for approximately a third of the Group’s gross revenues. Ram, in this role will oversee Chicago-based Rosenthal Collins Group (RCG) and other Marex Spectron North America metals, energy and agricultural brokerage teams in New York, Houston, Connecticut and Calgary. He will be reporting to Ian Lowitt, Group Chief Executive.

“Ram is an impressive addition to our firm. His track record in investment banking, acquiring and growing businesses, coupled with his understanding of digital solutions and data analytics will be invaluable as we develop our North American business. This is our fastest growing region and our intention is to continue building our presence in the Americas to around half of our total revenues through organic expansion, new product development and acquiring businesses where we see growth opportunities,” said Ian Lowitt.

Ram joins Marex Spectron from JPMorgan Chase, where he was Managing Director and Head of Treasury Services Franchise Client Management spearheading innovative client solutions leveraging data analytics and digital technologies. Prior to this, he held the position of Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, with several leadership roles in the Investment Management and Investment Banking divisions. Whilst at Goldman, he led the establishment of Goldman’s asset management business in India.

“I am excited to join Marex Spectron as it enters the next phase of its global growth story and look forward to working with the leadership team to build market share and expand the business further in the US,” said Ram Vittal.

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Ram holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, M.S., The Ohio State University and B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, India. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Overseers for Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies.