European online brokerage flatexDEGIRO AG has announced the appointment of Oliver Behrens as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024 for a three-year term. Mr. Behrens will also serve as CEO of flatexDEGIRO Bank AG.
Mr. Behrens has 40 years of experience in the European financial sector, including extensive experience in securities firms and strong networks in international finance and politics.
Mr. Behrens served as CEO of Morgan Stanley Europe Holding SE, Morgan Stanley Europe SE and Morgan Stanley Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main, from 2015 to June 2024. He also served as a director of Morgan Stanley International Limited, London.
Oliver Behrens, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to this, Mr. Behrens served as a member of the Board of Directors of Deka Bank and as Deputy CEO from 2005 to 2014. His previous career included roles at DWS Group, DWS and Deutsche Asset Management, where he was Spokesperson for the Management Board of Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH.
Behrens has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA since June 2024.
“The European online brokerage business is still in its early stages and has great potential for growth and value enhancement,” Behrens said.
“Together with flatexDEGIRO's strong leadership team, I am excited to lead the company into the next stage of its evolution, further enhancing the investment experience for millions of customers across 16 countries and firmly positioning flatexDEGIRO as a driving force in the European online brokerage market.”
Growth Plan Overview
Behrens will succeed Benon Janos and Stephane Ciment, who have served as interim co-CEOs since May 1, 2024. Janos and Ciment will continue in their roles as CFO and CTO, respectively.
Martin Kolbmacher, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of flatexDEGIRO, said: “On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to express my deep gratitude to Janos and Simon for taking on additional responsibilities as co-CEOs over the past few months and for ensuring a professional and orderly transition following the departure of the previous CEO.”
“The Supervisory Board looks forward to continuing our excellent collaboration in the coming years and would like to sincerely thank Janos and Simon for their leadership and integrity, especially during this important transition period.”
European online brokerage flatexDEGIRO AG has announced the appointment of Oliver Behrens as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024 for a three-year term. Mr. Behrens will also serve as CEO of flatexDEGIRO Bank AG.
Mr. Behrens has 40 years of experience in the European financial sector, including extensive experience in securities firms and strong networks in international finance and politics.
Mr. Behrens served as CEO of Morgan Stanley Europe Holding SE, Morgan Stanley Europe SE and Morgan Stanley Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main, from 2015 to June 2024. He also served as a director of Morgan Stanley International Limited, London.
Oliver Behrens, Source: LinkedIn
Prior to this, Mr. Behrens served as a member of the Board of Directors of Deka Bank and as Deputy CEO from 2005 to 2014. His previous career included roles at DWS Group, DWS and Deutsche Asset Management, where he was Spokesperson for the Management Board of Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH.
Behrens has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA since June 2024.
“The European online brokerage business is still in its early stages and has great potential for growth and value enhancement,” Behrens said.
“Together with flatexDEGIRO's strong leadership team, I am excited to lead the company into the next stage of its evolution, further enhancing the investment experience for millions of customers across 16 countries and firmly positioning flatexDEGIRO as a driving force in the European online brokerage market.”
Growth Plan Overview
Behrens will succeed Benon Janos and Stephane Ciment, who have served as interim co-CEOs since May 1, 2024. Janos and Ciment will continue in their roles as CFO and CTO, respectively.
Martin Kolbmacher, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of flatexDEGIRO, said: “On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to express my deep gratitude to Janos and Simon for taking on additional responsibilities as co-CEOs over the past few months and for ensuring a professional and orderly transition following the departure of the previous CEO.”
“The Supervisory Board looks forward to continuing our excellent collaboration in the coming years and would like to sincerely thank Janos and Simon for their leadership and integrity, especially during this important transition period.”
