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John Schraff

Managing Director, Business Development EMEA

Managing Director, Business Development EMEA

John is a seasoned finance professional with over 41 years of experience in global financial markets. A 1983 graduate of Penn State University with a B.S. in Finance, he began his career as a member of the New York Stock Exchange (1984–1987) before taking on roles at Daiwa, Oppenheimer, and Paribas on Wall Street. In 1998, John relocated to London, where he held senior leadership positions, including Partner at Execution Ltd. and Managing Director roles at WestLB, HSBC, RBS, and DNB. Most recently, he served as CEO of Winterflood Securities US, capping a distinguished career across both U.S. and European markets.

Outside of work, John enjoys reading, cooking, sailing, and golf. He maintains residences in Westport, County Mayo (Ireland) and Cape May, New Jersey. Above all, he is the proud father of three.