Bjørn Sibbern
has been appointed chief executive officer at SIX, effective 1 January 2025.
Since the beginning of the year, Sibbern has been leading the international exchange business of SIX as global head exchanges and a member of the group executive board.
He brings more than 20 years’ experience in capital markets, having held a range of positions at Nasdaq, OMX Exchanges and E*TRADE Bank Denmark – the latter of which he served as CEO.
“I am delighted that in Bjørn, we have been able to appoint a proven and highly connected capital markets expert from our ranks as new CEO,” said Thomas Wellauer, chairman of SIX.
“Since joining SIX a year ago, we have experienced Bjørn as a strong, highly motivated and proactive leader. With his excellent track record, Bjørn has the necessary international expertise and leadership qualities to further pursue and accelerate the growth path of SIX”.
Sibbern will succeed Jos Dijsselhof, who is set to step down as CEO to pursue a new professional opportunity in the Middle East, following sever years with SIX.
Since joining SIX as CEO in 2018, Dijsselhof has helped developed the company commercially, while also expanding its international presence.
He successfully implemented the strategic realignment of SIX and further diversified the company’s business portfolio.
Under his leadership, SIX executed key acquisitions, such as the purchase of the Spanish Stock Exchange BME, as well as other international investments, particularly in the financial information sector.
Most recently, SIX agreed to aquire Aquis Exchange in a landmark deal set to elevate the exchange operator’s exchange offering throughout Europe.
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Dijsselhof will remain at SIX until the end of February 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
“On behalf of the board of directors of SIX, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Jos for his dedicated leadership,” added Wellauer.
“Over the past seven years, he has strengthened the international footprint of SIX, championed innovation such as SDX, and has been instrumental in transforming and modernising the corporate culture of SIX, thus positioning the company for further success. We wish Jos all the best in his new endeavours.”