How did Quinn find himself at TRAction?
Before starting TRAction, Quinn was a General Manager at Axitrader, an online broker of OTC derivatives. He explains, “I met Sophie Gerber there and she later came up with the idea for TRAction, and asked me to be part of it.”
Quinn’s responsibilities in his role…
As co-CEO, Quinn’s main responsibilities are strategy and providing guidance and support to our staff.
He says, “I help our clients by trying to make TRAction’s services a little bit better every day.”
What are the most enjoyable aspects of Quinn’s role?
Quinn tells us that watching staff members grow both professionally and in confidence during their time at TRAction is one of the most enjoyable aspects of his role.
He continues, “most of our staff start as Trade Reporting Officers and progress through the ranks as they grow in knowledge and skills. It’s a bit like taking rough diamonds and making jewellery.”
If given the opportunity to go anywhere in the world, Quinn would…
“Mount Everest, because climbing the highest mountain would feel like such an achievement.” He adds, “I’m not sure my wife would be too happy about it though, so I’ll stick to metaphorical mountains for now.”
Fun facts about Quinn…
Here’s a fun fact; Quinn is a qualified beekeeper!
“My father and grandfather were also beekeepers.”
To wrap up, what is Quinn’s favourite quote and/or advice?
“If I had asked my customers what they wanted they would have said a faster horse.”
He explains, “Henry Ford. It’s a testament to the fact that you have to have a vision about where you are going and maybe no one else will give you that vision or believe in it until you get there.”
