In a significant leadership change, Robbert Booij has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Eurex Frankfurt AG, taking the reins from Michael Peters in July 2024. Booij, currently the CEO Europe at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V., will join the Executive Board of Eurex Frankfurt AG from 1 May 2024.
Michael Peters, who has been at the helm of Eurex Frankfurt AG since July 2020, will be stepping down from his role at the end of June and retiring in September 2024, marking the end of a distinguished tenure that began with his joining Deutsche Terminbörse in 1991. Peters’ leadership has been integral to the growth and success of Eurex, positioning it as a globally recognized marketplace.
Thomas Book, Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Börse, responsible for Trading & Clearing, expressed his gratitude to Peters for his “huge contribution and commitment” and welcomed Booij’s appointment. He praised Booij’s impressive background in the derivatives industry and his client-focused perspective, making him an ideal candidate to lead Eurex Frankfurt AG.
Peters himself reflected positively on his time with Eurex, highlighting the achievements over the last 25 years and expressing confidence in Booij as his successor. He commended the support of the Eurex team and clients in growing the platform into a leading global marketplace.
Erik Müller, CEO of Eurex Clearing, also conveyed his anticipation of working with Booij, acknowledging his extensive expertise and contributions to the industry.
Booij, expressing his excitement for the new role, underlined his familiarity with Eurex from his tenure at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. and as the Chairman of the Eurex Exchange Council. He emphasized Eurex’s status as a global powerhouse in trading and clearing and expressed eagerness to build upon the foundation laid by Peters.
Booij’s appointment heralds a new chapter for Eurex Frankfurt AG, as it continues to navigate the evolving landscape of the derivatives market under new leadership.