SIX selects Sibbern as new CEO
28 November 2024 Switzerland
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SIX has appointed Bjørn Sibbern as the new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2025.
Originally from Denmark, Sibbern has more than two decades of experience in capital markets.
Since the beginning of 2024, he has been leading SIX's international exchange business as global head of exchanges and a member of the group executive board.
Prior to joining SIX, Sibbern spent more than 15 years at Nasdaq, most recently serving as president of European markets.
He holds an executive MBA, a diploma in business administration and a master of science degree in economics and business law from the Copenhagen Business School.
Thomas Wellauer, chairman of SIX, comments: “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.”
In his new role, Sibbern will succeed Jos Dijsselhof, who will step down after seven years with SIX to pursue a new opportunity in the Middle East.
Since joining the firm as CEO in 2018, Dijsselhof has helped to develop the company commercially and expand its international presence.
He successfully implemented the strategic realignment of SIX with the sale of the card business to Worldline and further diversified the company’s business portfolio.
Under his leadership, SIX executed several acquisitions, such as the purchase of BME, along with other international investments, particularly in the financial information sector.
Dijsselhof will remain at the firm until the end of February to ensure a smooth transition.
On behalf of the board of directors, Wellauer expressed gratitude to Dijsselhof for his dedicated leadership.
He adds: “Over the past seven years, [Dijsselhof] 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, therefore positioning the company for further success. We wish Jos all the best in his new endeavours."
Originally from Denmark, Sibbern has more than two decades of experience in capital markets.
Since the beginning of 2024, he has been leading SIX's international exchange business as global head of exchanges and a member of the group executive board.
Prior to joining SIX, Sibbern spent more than 15 years at Nasdaq, most recently serving as president of European markets.
He holds an executive MBA, a diploma in business administration and a master of science degree in economics and business law from the Copenhagen Business School.
Thomas Wellauer, chairman of SIX, comments: “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.”
In his new role, Sibbern will succeed Jos Dijsselhof, who will step down after seven years with SIX to pursue a new opportunity in the Middle East.
Since joining the firm as CEO in 2018, Dijsselhof has helped to develop the company commercially and expand its international presence.
He successfully implemented the strategic realignment of SIX with the sale of the card business to Worldline and further diversified the company’s business portfolio.
Under his leadership, SIX executed several acquisitions, such as the purchase of BME, along with other international investments, particularly in the financial information sector.
Dijsselhof will remain at the firm until the end of February to ensure a smooth transition.
On behalf of the board of directors, Wellauer expressed gratitude to Dijsselhof for his dedicated leadership.
He adds: “Over the past seven years, [Dijsselhof] 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, therefore positioning the company for further success. We wish Jos all the best in his new endeavours."
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