The firm said growing demand for its services across Europe drove her appointment. GraniteShares’ assets under management have grown from around $2 billion at the start of the year to $7 billion.

Donat Marques has more than 10 years’ experience in the European ETF market in senior distribution and capital markets roles as well as experience in founding and running businesses. Most recently she worked at ETF consultancy Blackwater where she helped launch Moolah Invest, a platform aimed at empowering individuals to achieve financial independence through accessible education on financial literacy and ETFs.

Previously Donat Marques was Distribution Strategy – director at Wisdom Tree in Europe and Capital Markets – director at ETF Securities where she was also an analyst and Retail Distribution – associate director. She has also launched and established an online wine business and a relocation services provider.