Meritxell Villacampa
About Meritxell Villacampa
Meritxell Villacampa serves as the Head of Operations at Kantox, where she has worked since 2013, contributing significantly to the company's role in the FX industry. With a background in finance and international trade, she has held various positions at Deutsche Bank and has been involved in making FX services accessible to smaller companies.
Work at Kantox
Meritxell Villacampa has served as the Head of Operations at Kantox since 2013, marking over 11 years in this role. Based in London, she has played a significant role in establishing Kantox as a transparent and efficient solution provider in the foreign exchange (FX) industry. Her work primarily focuses on catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies, making mid-market FX rates accessible to a broader range of clients. Villacampa has also been instrumental in Kantox's registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under FRN 580343.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Prior to her tenure at Kantox, Meritxell Villacampa worked at Deutsche Bank for eight years, from 2004 to 2012. During this time, she held multiple roles, including Cts Sales Manager and Trade and Risk Services Sales. Her experience at Deutsche Bank also includes a position as an FX Sales Trader and in Trade Services. This extensive background in the banking sector has contributed to her expertise in financial operations and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Meritxell Villacampa has a solid educational background in business and finance. She studied at Esci - Upf, where she achieved a Bachelor's degree in International Business from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, she attended Iese Business School for Business Administration and Management in 2019. Villacampa also completed a year of study at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) from 2016 to 2017, further enhancing her qualifications in the financial sector.
Academic Contributions
In addition to her roles in the corporate sector, Meritxell Villacampa served as an International Trade Finance Professor at Esci-upf from 2013 to 2016. This position allowed her to share her knowledge and expertise in international trade and finance with students, contributing to the academic community and preparing future professionals in the field.
Early Career
Meritxell Villacampa began her career in 1998 as a Trainee in the International Trade Department at Caixa Catalunya. She then transitioned to Deutsche Bank, where she held various positions, including Trade Services and FX Sales Trader. This early experience laid the foundation for her extensive career in finance and operations.