Eurex Appoints New CEO Robbert Booij in Anticipation of Michael Peters' Retirement

January 31, 2024 -  Michael Peters will conclude his nearly three-decade service with Eurex, retiring as CEO in September 2024. Stepping into the role of CEO at Eurex Frankfurt AG will be Robbert Booij, transitioning from ABN AMRO Clearing.

Booij is slated to join the Executive Board of Eurex Frankfurt AG on May 1, 2024, and will assume the CEO position from Michael Peters on July 1, 2024. Booij brings with him a wealth of experience from ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V., where he has served as CEO Europe since March 2018. Peters, who has been pivotal in his role as CEO of Eurex Frankfurt AG since July 2020, and a member of the Eurex Executive Board since 2006, will depart his CEO role at the end of June.

"I am deeply thankful for Michael's huge contribution and commitment to Deutsche Börse Group during his impressive career since he first joined Deutsche Terminbörse in 1991. Michael was instrumental to Eurex's success. Now, I am excited that Robbert Booij joins our team. Robbert has an excellent background in the derivatives industry. With his client perspective, he is the perfect candidate to lead Eurex Frankfurt AG. Together with Erik Müller, CEO of Eurex Clearing, we will have two very strong leaders to ensure Eurex’ success in the future," remarked Thomas Book, Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Börse, overseeing Trading & Clearing.

Michael Peters, (outgoing) CEO of Eurex Frankfurt AG

Michael Peters reflected on his career to date with Eurex, "I am very pleased of 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."

Erik Müller, CEO of Eurex Clearing, also expressed enthusiasm for Booij's upcoming role at Eurex, "I highly value Robbert’s great expertise and his contributions to the industry. I am looking forward to working with Robbert to continue the success story of Eurex."

Booij, familiar with Eurex from his tenure at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. and as Chairman of the Eurex Exchange Council, shared his thoughts on his opportunity to be at the helm of Eurex, "I know Eurex well from my current role at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. 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 Frankfurt AG. 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."