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OKX executive Haider Rafique to step down as global managing partner and CMO

OKX Global Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique is preparing to leave the cryptocurrency exchange by the end of 2026 after nearly seven years with the firm.

Haider Rafique seated on the tire of an OKX-branded McLaren Formula 1 race car in a pit lane.
Image: @Crypto_Briefing

Haider Rafique, the global managing partner and chief marketing officer of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, is stepping away from his role after nearly seven years at the platform, according to statements reported by Crypto Briefing and Bloomberg. Bloomberg reported that Rafique is scheduled to depart the company by the end of 2026.[1][2][3]

Described as one of the exchange's most senior executives, Rafique spent several years forging institutional relationships across Wall Street. During his tenure at OKX, he helped secure a $200 million strategic investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), alongside high-profile commercial partnerships with McLaren and Tribeca.[1][2]

Key facts

  • Haider Rafique serves as OKX's global managing partner and chief marketing officer.
  • Rafique is leaving the exchange by the end of 2026, according to a Bloomberg report.
  • Rafique stated he is stepping down after almost seven years at OKX.
  • Rafique is recognized as one of OKX's most senior executives and spent several years establishing ties across Wall Street.
  • During his time at OKX, Rafique helped secure ICE's $200 million strategic investment in the exchange.
  • Rafique helped broker OKX's partnerships with McLaren and Tribeca.

Sources · 3 sources

  1. BL

    Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·

    Haider Rafique, one of crypto exchange OKX’s most senior executives, is leaving the company after several years of forging ties across Wall Street https://t.co/MvVMCpfraC

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  2. TB

    The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X ·

    NEW: OKX Global Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique is set to leave the crypto exchange by the end of 2026, Bloomberg reported. Rafique helped secure ICE's $200 million strategic investment in OKX and partnerships with McLaren and Tribeca. https://t.co/gynUpgatKU

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  3. CB

    Crypto Briefing@Crypto_BriefingPost on X ·

    💥TODAY: Haider Rafique, OKX's global managing partner and chief marketing officer, says he is stepping away from his role after almost seven years at the exchange. https://t.co/4KpEd1S2YZ

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