John Skelton

John Skelton is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Apex Trader Funding, one of the world’s largest futures proprietary trading evaluation firms. Since co-founding the company, he has led Apex’s transformation from an emerging startup into a global leader, serving traders in more than 100 countries and helping shape the modern prop trading industry through innovation, disciplined risk management, and a relentless focus on long-term sustainability.

As CEO, Skelton is responsible for the company’s overall vision, strategy, operations, product development, and technology roadmap. His leadership has driven the evolution of Apex’s evaluation models, payout systems, fraud prevention initiatives, and trader experience while maintaining a philosophy that sustainable growth comes from aligning the interests of both the company and its traders.

Known for his systems-thinking approach, Skelton has become one of the most respected voices in the futures prop trading industry. He regularly speaks on topics including trader psychology, market structure, risk management, operational excellence, and the economics of proprietary trading, advocating for products that reward consistency, disciplined execution, and long-term success rather than short-term speculation.

Under his leadership, Apex Trader Funding has continually introduced innovative funding programs, expanded its global reach, invested heavily in technology, and distributed hundreds of millions of dollars in trader payouts. Skelton’s leadership philosophy centers on building enduring systems, making data-driven decisions, and creating opportunities for traders while ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the business.