The Board of Directors of SIX has appointed Bjørn Sibbern as new CEO effective 1 January 2025.
Bjørn Sibbern will succeed Jos Dijsselhof, who will step down to pursue a new professional opportunity in the Middle East after seven years with SIX.
Since the beginning of 2024, Bjørn Sibbern has been leading the international exchange business of SIX as Global Head Exchanges and a member of the Group Executive Board.
He has more than two decades of experience in capital markets for highly regarded institutions, including various international positions at Nasdaq, OMX Exchanges and as CEO of E*TRADE Bank Denmark.
He holds an Executive MBA, a diploma in Business Administration and an MSc in Economics and Business Law from the Copenhagen Business School.
Thomas Wellauer, Chairman of SIX, commented:
“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. 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”.
Jos Dijsselhof will remain at SIX until the end of February 2025 and ensure a smooth transition.
