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LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Control Risks, the global strategic intelligence and security firm today announces that Bill Udell will become Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 June 2026. Udell succeeds Nick Allan, who is stepping down after 25 years with the business, including seven and a half years as CEO.
Having led the firm through a period of significant development, strengthening the firm's global position and shaping its strategic direction, Allan and the Board agree that now is the right time for new leadership to take the business forward and drive the next phase of its evolution.
Udell currently serves as Managing Partner, Global Security and sits on the Board and Executive Committee. He leads the delivery of integrated security and strategic intelligence capabilities spanning advisory, operational support and complex risk management. He previously led the firm's Americas business and has played a key role in strengthening Control Risks' integrated, intelligence-led approach.
The Board selected Udell for his clear-eyed understanding of the firm's opportunities, his practical and compelling vision for its future and his strong track record of leading change across the business.
Dominic Casserley, Chair of Control Risks, said: "Bill stood out through the selection process for his clarity of thinking, his deep understanding of where the firm needs to evolve and his ability to combine strategic vision with disciplined execution. He brings the right balance of experience, energy and perspective to lead Control Risks in its next phase, strengthening our position as a strategic intelligence and security partner to clients worldwide."
Commenting on his appointment, Udell said: "It is an honour to be selected as Chief Executive of this remarkable business. By focusing my efforts on the evolving needs of our clients, I am convinced Control Risks is well positioned to further strengthen its market position."
Control Risks
Control Risks is a global strategic intelligence and security firm that is a trusted partner to 80% of the Fortune 500 and 62% of the Fortune Global 500. Our global team brings decisive clarity across strategy and operations, from advice to delivery, drawing on more than 50 years' experience in 178 countries. We help clients anticipate risk, protect people, assets and reputation, and pursue opportunity—from the boardroom to the most complex and high-risk environments. When the outlook is uncertain and the stakes are high, we respond with insight and action.
LONDON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Control Risks, the global strategic intelligence and security firm today announces that Bill Udell will become Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 June 2026. Udell succeeds Nick Allan, who is stepping down after 25 years with the business, including seven and a half years as CEO.
Having led the firm through a period of significant development, strengthening the firm's global position and shaping its strategic direction, Allan and the Board agree that now is the right time for new leadership to take the business forward and drive the next phase of its evolution.
Udell currently serves as Managing Partner, Global Security and sits on the Board and Executive Committee. He leads the delivery of integrated security and strategic intelligence capabilities spanning advisory, operational support and complex risk management. He previously led the firm's Americas business and has played a key role in strengthening Control Risks' integrated, intelligence-led approach.
The Board selected Udell for his clear-eyed understanding of the firm's opportunities, his practical and compelling vision for its future and his strong track record of leading change across the business.
Dominic Casserley, Chair of Control Risks, said: "Bill stood out through the selection process for his clarity of thinking, his deep understanding of where the firm needs to evolve and his ability to combine strategic vision with disciplined execution. He brings the right balance of experience, energy and perspective to lead Control Risks in its next phase, strengthening our position as a strategic intelligence and security partner to clients worldwide."
Commenting on his appointment, Udell said: "It is an honour to be selected as Chief Executive of this remarkable business. By focusing my efforts on the evolving needs of our clients, I am convinced Control Risks is well positioned to further strengthen its market position."
Control Risks
Control Risks is a global strategic intelligence and security firm that is a trusted partner to 80% of the Fortune 500 and 62% of the Fortune Global 500. Our global team brings decisive clarity across strategy and operations, from advice to delivery, drawing on more than 50 years' experience in 178 countries. We help clients anticipate risk, protect people, assets and reputation, and pursue opportunity—from the boardroom to the most complex and high-risk environments. When the outlook is uncertain and the stakes are high, we respond with insight and action.
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Control Risks announces appointment of Bill Udell as Chief Executive Officer
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VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has completed a comprehensive AI product upgrade with the official launch of the industry's first fully free and open trading agent: AI Strategy. This marks the evolution of MEXC AI from a decision-support tool into an autonomous trading agent capable of understanding user intent and independently executing trades, creating a complete end-to-end trading workflow.
In traditional trading, every step, from identifying opportunities to executing trades, requires manual involvement, making the process both time-consuming and highly susceptible to emotional decision-making. MEXC AI Strategy redefines this workflow. Users simply express their ideas, while the AI handles intent analysis, strategy generation, continuous market monitoring, and automated execution. MEXC AI Strategy offers three key highlights:
Generate Complex Strategies with Natural Language
Users no longer need quantitative trading expertise or coding skills. By simply chatting with MEXC AI, they can create personalized trading strategies tailored to their own preferences. The system supports not only common technical indicators, but also complex conditional strategies across multiple platforms and data sources. For example, users can set instructions such as: "Go long when ETH breaks out of a bilateral pattern, with an 8% take-profit target," or "Go long when Elon Musk posts on X and the token price rises." The AI can automatically understand the intent and generate the corresponding strategy.
Real-Time Social Media Monitoring to Capture Opportunities Faster
In news-driven markets, information asymmetry often determines profit and loss. MEXC AI Strategy can monitor real-time signals from social platforms such as X, continuously tracking influential figures and market sentiment. Strategies can be triggered within seconds after relevant events occur, helping users seize market opportunities at the earliest possible moment.
24/7 Automated Market Monitoring, Free for Everyone
Powered by integration with leading AI models, MEXC AI Strategy continuously monitors and executes trades around the clock, allowing users to stay active in the market without constantly watching charts. The feature is also fully open and free to use, enabling anyone to access AI-powered automated trading with zero barriers to entry.
For detailed guides and FAQs, please visit MEXC Learn.
With this latest upgrade, the MEXC AI product ecosystem has become even more comprehensive. The platform's Smart Chart displays AI-powered price predictions, probability-of-rise indicators, and upcoming event alerts directly beneath candlestick charts, transforming market analysis that users previously had to piece together themselves into structured, actionable insights. The AI Consultant provides personalized recommendations based on users' actual portfolio positions, while AI Strategy converts users' market views directly into executable strategies and automated orders. Together, the three features cover the complete trading workflow: from discovery to analysis and finally to execution.
Vugar Usi, CEO of MEXC, said:
"Zero-fee trading removed the cost barrier to trading, while MEXC AI is removing an even more critical barrier: execution. While much of the industry focuses AI capabilities on professional infrastructure, MEXC has chosen to start from the real workflows of everyday traders, truly understanding user intent and helping them execute more efficiently. The goal of MEXC AI is to ensure that every opportunity users recognize can actually be captured, delivering on our promise of "Infinite Opportunities."
In the first quarter of 2026, MEXC AI-related features recorded approximately 140,000 daily active users, while cumulative quarterly active users surpassed 1.04 million, reflecting growing market demand for AI-powered trading assistance tools. Users can now log in through the official MEXC website or app to experience the latest MEXC AI landing page.
About MEXC
MEXC is the world's fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC
VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has completed a comprehensive AI product upgrade with the official launch of the industry's first fully free and open trading agent: AI Strategy. This marks the evolution of MEXC AI from a decision-support tool into an autonomous trading agent capable of understanding user intent and independently executing trades, creating a complete end-to-end trading workflow.
In traditional trading, every step, from identifying opportunities to executing trades, requires manual involvement, making the process both time-consuming and highly susceptible to emotional decision-making. MEXC AI Strategy redefines this workflow. Users simply express their ideas, while the AI handles intent analysis, strategy generation, continuous market monitoring, and automated execution. MEXC AI Strategy offers three key highlights:
Generate Complex Strategies with Natural Language
Users no longer need quantitative trading expertise or coding skills. By simply chatting with MEXC AI, they can create personalized trading strategies tailored to their own preferences. The system supports not only common technical indicators, but also complex conditional strategies across multiple platforms and data sources. For example, users can set instructions such as: "Go long when ETH breaks out of a bilateral pattern, with an 8% take-profit target," or "Go long when Elon Musk posts on X and the token price rises." The AI can automatically understand the intent and generate the corresponding strategy.
Real-Time Social Media Monitoring to Capture Opportunities Faster
In news-driven markets, information asymmetry often determines profit and loss. MEXC AI Strategy can monitor real-time signals from social platforms such as X, continuously tracking influential figures and market sentiment. Strategies can be triggered within seconds after relevant events occur, helping users seize market opportunities at the earliest possible moment.
24/7 Automated Market Monitoring, Free for Everyone
Powered by integration with leading AI models, MEXC AI Strategy continuously monitors and executes trades around the clock, allowing users to stay active in the market without constantly watching charts. The feature is also fully open and free to use, enabling anyone to access AI-powered automated trading with zero barriers to entry.
For detailed guides and FAQs, please visit MEXC Learn.
With this latest upgrade, the MEXC AI product ecosystem has become even more comprehensive. The platform's Smart Chart displays AI-powered price predictions, probability-of-rise indicators, and upcoming event alerts directly beneath candlestick charts, transforming market analysis that users previously had to piece together themselves into structured, actionable insights. The AI Consultant provides personalized recommendations based on users' actual portfolio positions, while AI Strategy converts users' market views directly into executable strategies and automated orders. Together, the three features cover the complete trading workflow: from discovery to analysis and finally to execution.
Vugar Usi, CEO of MEXC, said:
"Zero-fee trading removed the cost barrier to trading, while MEXC AI is removing an even more critical barrier: execution. While much of the industry focuses AI capabilities on professional infrastructure, MEXC has chosen to start from the real workflows of everyday traders, truly understanding user intent and helping them execute more efficiently. The goal of MEXC AI is to ensure that every opportunity users recognize can actually be captured, delivering on our promise of "Infinite Opportunities."
In the first quarter of 2026, MEXC AI-related features recorded approximately 140,000 daily active users, while cumulative quarterly active users surpassed 1.04 million, reflecting growing market demand for AI-powered trading assistance tools. Users can now log in through the official MEXC website or app to experience the latest MEXC AI landing page.
About MEXC
MEXC is the world's fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC
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MEXC Launches AI Strategy, Advancing Its End-to-End AI Trading Ecosystem
MEXC Launches AI Strategy, Advancing Its End-to-End AI Trading Ecosystem
