NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TradeZero Holding Corp. and its broker-dealer subsidiaries, which provide next-generation online trading platforms for active retail traders, today announced the appointment of Joshua Choi as Chief Financial Officer.
The appointment is part of TradeZero’s plans to expand its C-suite as it transitions to a public company. As previously announced, TradeZero signed a definitive agreement on Oct. 12, 2021 with Dune Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: DUNE, DUNEW, DUNEU) (“Dune”), a special purpose acquisition corporation, which would result in TradeZero becoming a publicly traded company under the name “TradeZero Global Inc.”
Since 2015, Mr. Choi has been a Director at Fortress Investment Group, where he worked with the strategic capital team investing in fintech, depositories, specialty finance, and brokerage companies. From 2013-2015, he was with the private equity team at Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. From 2008-2011 he was with the private equity firm JC Flowers & Co., where he invested in distressed banks and brokerage companies. Prior to that, he was an investment banker with JP Morgan and HSBC. Mr. Choi holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. In addition, he has served on several corporate boards working with company management as both an investor and an advisor.
“We welcome Josh to the team,” said Dan Pipitone, CEO and co-founder of TradeZero. “His expertise in financial services, capital markets, and governance fits perfectly with our plans for growth.”
“The TradeZero family culture and pursuit of excellence for its customers are core to this Company, and I look forward to serving the organization to continue its growth aspirations,” said Mr. Choi.
About TradeZero
TradeZero Holding Corp. owns TradeZero, Inc., a Nassau, Bahamas based broker-dealer serving international clients since 2015, and TradeZero America, Inc., a U.S. broker-dealer serving U.S. clients since 2019. TradeZero America, Inc. is a member of The New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Arca, Inc., NYSE American LLC, Nasdaq, Nasdaq BX and Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. Through its broker-dealer subsidiaries, TradeZero offers retail investors commission-free stock trading and direct market center access to U.S equities and equity options trading. TradeZero provides its clients with an advanced suite of desktop, web-based and mobile software platforms, all of which include its proprietary Short Locator (U.S. patent pending). TradeZero’s innovative features and capabilities for stock shorting accommodate all types of retail investors, especially the active trader. Visit https://www.tradezero.co for more information.
About Dune Acquisition Corporation
Dune Acquisition Corporation was founded by its Chief Executive Officer, Carter Glatt, to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
