Eurex has named Robbert Booij as CEO of Eurex Frankfurt AG, effective 1 July 2024.
Booij will succeed Michael Peters and, as of 1 May, will join the Eurex executive board. Booij joins Eurex from ABN AMRO Clearing Bank, where has been CEO Europe since March 2018.
Peters, CEO since July 2020 and Member of the Eurex executive board since 2006, has decided to step down as CEO at the end of June and to retire in September 2024.
On his appointment, Booij said, “I know Eurex well from my current role at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank and had the honour to be the chairman of the Eurex Exchange Council. Eurex is a global derivatives powerhouse, both in trading and clearing. I feel very privileged to be appointed as CEO of Eurex. I am excited to work with the team and Eurex’s clients in my new role, and to build upon the great achievements delivered under the leadership of Michael.”
Other than ABN AMRO, Booij has held roles at the UK’s Financial Services Authority (now Financial Conduct Authority), AFM and FIA.
On his departure, Peters said, “I am very pleased with what Eurex has achieved in the last 25 years. I am extremely grateful to the entire team and our clients for supporting us and me personally to grow Eurex as a globally leading marketplace. I cannot think of a better successor than Robbert. I am convinced he will drive Eurex passionately forward.”
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