capSpire Announces Hiring of Rich O’Keefe as Chief Revenue Officer

Houston, Texas – October 21, 2024 – capSpire is excited to share that Rich O’Keefe has joined the organization as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Rich brings more than 30 years of industry experience working and building relationships in prominent international markets including Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and the U.S., along with a wealth of knowledge of commodity trading and risk management (E/CTRM) systems.

“As capSpire continues to grow in key regions around the world, Rich will be instrumental in helping our organization scale as a true global entity. We’ve built a long- term presence in many l regions of the world, where we have enjoyed great success, and today we are a global leader in the E/CTRM space. This is a good time for our company to introduce more continuity and consistency into our overall processes and supportive infrastructures,” said Jim Kiser, capSpire CEO. “With Rich’s leadership, we will apply consistent business practices that are also aligned with regional norms so we can execute more effectively, enhance customer relationships, and further accelerate our growth.”

As Chief Revenue Officer, Rich will lead capSpire’s customer-facing organization, establishing standardized sales and client-engagement processes worldwide while working in concert with our already well-established Delivery teams. As a professional who has spent a significant portion of his career overseas, Rich is well positioned for success in this role.

“Rich’s high degree of comfort with the business practices and processes of different areas of the world, including those that capSpire is targeting for expansion, make him a real asset in this leadership position,” said Jim.

For Rich, deciding to join the capSpire team was a decision based upon the uniqueness of the organization within the industry and the upward trajectory of the E/CTRM market.

“I’m really excited by the international growth and dynamism in the E/CTRM market. What this growth and ongoing volatility mean is that the market is trending toward companies like capSpire. We have the systems and business expertise to thrive in new markets and, most importantly, we are a company that clients can trust to deliver solutions on a global scale that address their most critical business challenges in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible,” said Rich.
“I want capSpire’s current and prospective clients to know that my policy has always been honesty and straightforwardness, and this has helped me realize success in my career. I take a consultative, empathetic approach—I don’t treat customers as customers, but as partners. There is a strong alignment between my core beliefs and the capSpire culture, which stands out in this industry for putting people first and prioritizing customers before personal interests. I’m honored to be a part of this team.”