Deutsche Börse AG Names Stephan Leithner as CEO, Theodor Weimer to Step Down

Deutsche Börse AG recently appointed Stephan Leithner,
currently a member of the Executive Board, to become the new Chief Executive
Officer, commencing October 1, 2024.

According to the press release, Leithner will
initially serve as the Co-CEO alongside Theodor Weimer until the end of the
year. He has a wealth of experience in financial markets and executive
leadership.

Weimer mentioned: “This decision by the
Supervisory Board makes me happy for Stephan Leithner and Deutsche Börse. Over
the past few years, we have unanimously set the strategic course for Deutsche
Börse and laid the foundations for future success. I am confident that Deutsche
Börse will continue to develop successfully under Stephan Leithner’s
leadership.”

Since 2018, Leithner has been overseeing pre and
post-trading operations at Deutsche Börse AG 2018. His responsibilities
encompass the firm’s segments, such as investment management solutions and
post-trading services.

Before joining Deutsche Börse, Leithner’s professional
journey included notable roles at EQT and Deutsche Bank AG, where he
specialized in capital markets and corporate strategy. His academic background
includes a PhD from the University of St. Gallen.

Subsequently, Theodor Weimer is preparing to step down
from his role as the CEO. Under Weimer’s leadership, the company emerged from a
period of uncertainty, achieving notable growth in net revenue and EBITDA while
restoring public trust in the institution. Recently, Deutsche Boerse disclosed its focus on
mergers and acquisitions. Leithner’s is expected to help the firm through this
period of growth and change.

Martin Jetter, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board
of Deutsche Börse AG, mentioned: “Stephan Leithner is a proven and recognized
expert in the capital markets to be the CEO. He knows the global exchange
Exchange

An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv

An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv
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