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Deutsche Börse names Stephan Leithner as next chief executive

The exchange had been looking for Theodor Weimer’s successor since June 2023

Leithner will take up the role on 1 October
Leithner will take up the role on 1 October Photo: VCG/Getty Images

Deutsche Börse has appointed Stephan Leithner as its next chief executive.

Leithner is currently a member of the exchange group’s executive board overseeing pre- and post-trade.

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