GFT has appointed Marika Lulay as chief executive officer (CEO) to drive international expansion and deliver transformative technologies that help clients improve their own efficiency and performance. Marika has a wealth of experience across financial services and technology, not least having spent the last 15 years at GFT, most recently as chief operating officer. During this time, she has overseen a five-fold increase in workforce, multiple acquisitions, an expanded presence in global markets, whilst maintaining a 'client-first' approach, working exclusively in the finance sector.