Euronext London appoints new CEO
01 August 2018 London
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Euronext has appointed Chris Topple as CEO of Euronext London, head of global sales, and as a member of the managing board of Euronext, effective 15 October.
Based in London, Topple will oversee sales across all asset classes.
Most recently, he has been co-head of Societe Generale Prime Services since May 2015.
Previously, Topple was responsible for leading the prime brokerage and clearing services sales teams globally within Societe Generale's Newedge Group.
Paul Humphrey, current interim CEO of Euronext London and head of global sales, will remain in his current role as global head of fixed income, currencies, and commodities (FICC).
Commenting on his new role, Topple said: "I am delighted to join Euronext's leadership team. There are many opportunities for a European exchange as successful and innovative as Euronext, and for that reason, I am thrilled to be part of a team that is making a real difference in shaping the market structure going forward.”
“I am also looking forward to contributing to the growth and the strong ambitions of Euronext, while continuing to focus on clients as a central tenet of our strategy."
Stéphane Boujnah, Euronext CEO and chairman of the managing board, commented: "We are pleased to welcome Topple to Euronext.”
“His deep knowledge of the industry and experience in managing sales and generating revenues both within established and start-up environments will be a great addition to the team as we continue the transformation of Euronext into an agile, ambitious and successful market operator.”
He added: “I would also like to thank Humphrey for his contribution during this interim period and for his continued service as global head of FICC."
Based in London, Topple will oversee sales across all asset classes.
Most recently, he has been co-head of Societe Generale Prime Services since May 2015.
Previously, Topple was responsible for leading the prime brokerage and clearing services sales teams globally within Societe Generale's Newedge Group.
Paul Humphrey, current interim CEO of Euronext London and head of global sales, will remain in his current role as global head of fixed income, currencies, and commodities (FICC).
Commenting on his new role, Topple said: "I am delighted to join Euronext's leadership team. There are many opportunities for a European exchange as successful and innovative as Euronext, and for that reason, I am thrilled to be part of a team that is making a real difference in shaping the market structure going forward.”
“I am also looking forward to contributing to the growth and the strong ambitions of Euronext, while continuing to focus on clients as a central tenet of our strategy."
Stéphane Boujnah, Euronext CEO and chairman of the managing board, commented: "We are pleased to welcome Topple to Euronext.”
“His deep knowledge of the industry and experience in managing sales and generating revenues both within established and start-up environments will be a great addition to the team as we continue the transformation of Euronext into an agile, ambitious and successful market operator.”
He added: “I would also like to thank Humphrey for his contribution during this interim period and for his continued service as global head of FICC."
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