Peeptrade names co-founder Ali Bakir as new CEO

CHICAGO - Aug. 30, 2018 - PRLog -- Peeptrade, a social networking platform that provides students with a hands-on financial asset management experience, today announced that Co-founder, Juan Mendoza, appointed Ali Bakir as the company's new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 3, 2108. Ali, a Co-founder of Peeptrade, has been serving as the company's Director of Business Development for the past three years, driving triple digit growth.

"This is the perfect time for Ali Bakir to become Peeptrade's next Chief Executive Officer. We've selected a very strong leader at a time when Peeptrade is in a very strong position," said Co-Founder and current CEO Juan Mendoza. "Ali is unique in his ability to translate vision and strategy into world-class execution. Ali will move the company forward with the speed required to capitalize on the opportunities in front of us. He is a champion of the Peeptrade culture and has an incredible ability to inspire, energize, and connect with employees, partners, customers and global leaders. Ali's vision, strategy and execution track record is exactly what Peeptrade needs as we enter our next chapter"

"I know I've have big shoes to fill. Juan has been an enlightened leader and a matchless point of reference,' said Ali Bakir. "I am proud to lead Peeptrade, a social network that educates students about the different parts of the investing landscape!"

About Peeptrade:

Peeptrade was created to encourage development of a more proficient portfolio management community by allowing relative newcomers to see ("peep") into seasoned veterans' investment moves. The momentum has grown as Peeptrade and its partners leverage resources to create an ideal training ground for students interested in the investment management profession. Instead of waiting for the education system to produce trained talent, our companies have created additional educational opportunities. The Peeptrade University Challenge is a dynamic experience that improves the academic education and career prospects of students around the world.

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