Bryn Newell has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne-headquartered broker Eightcap. According to his LinkedIn profile, he assumed the role at the beginning of 2026, marking a significant change in the company’s senior leadership.
Newell’s elevation to CEO follows a series of recent executive departures at the broker. Eightcap’s UK CEO, Ollie Rosewell, announced his exit from the company after about eight months in the role. Rosewell spent almost seven years with Eightcap in total before deciding to leave. It remains unclear who will replace him as Eightcap’s UK CEO.
The appointment of Newell also comes only months after the departure of Alex Howard, who served as Eightcap CEO from early 2023 until about September last year. Howard’s exit created a leadership gap at the top of the firm that has now been filled by Newell.
Bryn Newell’s Career at Eightcap
Newell joined Eightcap in mid-2021 as its Chief Technology Officer. In that capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the broker’s technology function. He was later promoted to Chief Information Officer, expanding his remit within the organisation before ultimately moving into the CEO position.
Before joining Eightcap, Newell built extensive experience in the banking industry. He started his career at National Australia Bank, where he spent 14 years. This background provides him with a lengthy track record in financial services and banking technology, which he now brings to his leadership role at Eightcap.
Leadership Transition at Eightcap
The leadership changes highlight a period of transition for Eightcap. The succession from Alex Howard to Bryn Newell at group CEO level, combined with the departure of UK CEO Ollie Rosewell, underscores ongoing adjustments in the broker’s executive team.
While Newell’s appointment clarifies the group leadership structure from early 2026, the company has not yet disclosed who will take over the UK CEO role. The lack of a named successor for Rosewell leaves a key regional leadership position temporarily unresolved.
These developments collectively mark a reshaping of Eightcap’s senior management, with Newell’s progression from technology leadership roles to the top executive position reflecting the firm’s internal talent pipeline and his longstanding financial industry experience.
