The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG has announced the appointment of Stephanie Eckermann as a new member of the Executive Board, effective June 1. Eckermann will spearhead the newly established Post-Trading division, which integrates the Securities Services and Fund Services operations with the post-trading service provider Clearstream.

Executive Board Appointments

Eckermann brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having been with Deutsche Börse Group since 2020. She currently holds the position of Managing Director, where she oversees Strategy & Controls Post-Trading within the division led by the designated CEO Stephan Leithner.

Additionally, since 2020, Eckermann has served on the Executive Board of Clearstream Holding AG, and in 2023, she assumed the role of CEO of the Executive Board of Clearstream Banking AG.

Martin Jetter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG, commented on the appointment: “With Eckermann, the Supervisory Board appointed a highly esteemed leader in our company as a new member of the Executive Board. She has played a decisive role in shaping Clearstream's business in recent years. We are convinced that Eckermann will successfully develop the Group's post-trading businesses.”

Expertise to Propel Post-Trading Operations

Before joining Deutsche Börse Group, Eckermann was a partner at McKinsey & Company, contributing to the global leadership team in Corporate and Investment Banking. Her extensive background and leadership in both corporate strategy and investment banking are expected to drive significant growth and innovation in Deutsche Börse's post-trading operations.

The new Post-Trading division under Eckermann's leadership aims to enhance the efficiency and service quality of Deutsche Börse’s post-trading services, crucial for the infrastructure of global financial markets.

Theodor Weimer, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Börse AG: “In the last four years she has played a vital role in shaping Clearstream’s agenda and was responsible for the major business transformation into the two new entities, Clearstream Securities Services and Clearstream Fund Services. With her background and expertise, Eckermann is excellently positioned to further drive our important post-trading business both strategically and operationally.”