Philip Waters
About Philip Waters
Philip Waters serves as the CEO of APAC & Emerging Markets at OANDA, where he has been since 2022. He has extensive experience in financial services, having held various roles at Lloyds TSB and IG prior to his current position.
Current Role at OANDA
Philip Waters serves as the CEO for APAC and Emerging Markets at OANDA, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the Asia Pacific region and emerging markets. He is also a member of OANDA's Executive Leadership Team, contributing to high-level decision-making and organizational direction.
Previous Experience at OANDA
Before becoming CEO, Philip Waters worked at OANDA as the Head of Emerging Markets from 2020 to 2022. His experience in this role involved managing market strategies and expanding OANDA's presence in emerging markets. He has also served as an Executive Director on the Board of both OANDA Asia Pacific and OANDA Global Markets.
Career at IG
Philip Waters held multiple positions at IG, including Credit Risk Supervisor, Credit Risk Manager for the UK and Australia, and Head of Emerging Markets in London and Singapore. His tenure at IG spanned from 2010 to 2020, during which he developed expertise in credit risk management and market expansion strategies.
Education and Qualifications
Philip Waters studied at the University of Brighton, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration and Management from 2007 to 2010. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business principles and management practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Early Career at Lloyds TSB
Philip Waters began his professional career at Lloyds TSB, where he worked as a Credit Advisor from 2008 to 2009. This early experience in the financial services sector contributed to his understanding of credit assessment and risk management.