EGS Capital Limited Leadership Team & Expert Professionals

Craig Rice serves as the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) & Board Member, leading the firm’s strategic growth, governance, and expansion across global markets. With over 14 years of experience in financial services, including more than a decade in the Middle East, he plays a key role in advancing EGS | CAPITAL LIMITED’s position as a market-leading, regulated, multi-asset brokerage combining institutional discipline with modern technology.

Before joining EGS | CAPITAL LIMITED, Craig held senior executive roles as Chief Operating Officer at GTN Middle East Financial Services and Lombard Forte Securities, where he led major operational transformations that enhanced efficiency, modernised infrastructure, and strengthened the firms’ competitive positioning within the regional markets.

At EGS | CAPITAL LIMITED, Craig’s leadership is defined by a forward-looking approach that seeks to bridge traditional and digital finance under a unified, transparent, and client focused model.

He holds an Executive MBA from London Business School and both a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom— qualifications that reflect his blend of analytical depth, technological expertise, and strategic leadership

Ivan Mistretta
Board Member and
Head of FX and Digital Assets
Ivan Mistretta is a distinguished leader in the financial services
                                sector, boasting profound expertise in both traditional financial markets and the
                                burgeoning realm of digital assets As the Board Member and Head of FX and Digital Assets
                                at EGS | CAPITAL LIMITED, Dubai, Ivan leads strategic initiatives and oversees
                                technology
                                implementations across a diverse spectrum of asset classes.
His tenure at Britannia Global Markets in the UK was marked by
                                notable achievements, where he led the expansive development of the firm’s FX
                                operations, encompassing multiple business lines and products.
Additionally, Ivan holds advisory roles that include Advisor to
                                BGM FX and Board Member at Britannia Digital Holdings, reflecting his continued
                                expertise within the industry. 
Ivan graduated with First-Class Honours in Management with
                                Accounting from Royal Holloway, University of London, earning accolades for his academic
                                prowess.
His analytical acumen, operational leadership, and unwavering
                                commitment to innovation have solidified his reputation as a visionary in financial
                                technology and trading. Ivan is fluent in both English and Italian, enhancing his
                                capability to engage with a global audience and lead with cultural competence. 

Usman Basit
Board Member
Usman Basit is a Board Member of EGS | CAPITAL LIMITED, and an
                                accomplished,
                                results-driven executive with a proven track record in finance management, business
                                development, strategy, and operations.
With deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, strategic
                                execution, and risk management, he has consistently served as a trusted advisor to CEOs
                                and Boards—offering actionable insights on both financial and operational matters.
                        
Usman has held senior executive positions within regulated
                                financial services institutions and has served on the boards of international investment
                                banking and financial advisory firms.
His experience spans both regulated and non-regulated ventures
                                across key UAE jurisdictions, including the Central Bank of the UAE (CB UAE), Abu Dhabi
                                Global Market (ADGM), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and the Securities
                                and Commodities Authority (SCA).
In addition to his leadership roles, Usman brings extensive
                                experience from top-tier accounting firms, where he advised clients across a wide range
                                of industries in audit and assurance, financial consulting, and accounting advisory
                                services.
He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified
                                Accountants (FCCA) and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.