Thomas Wellauer assumed the chairmanship of SIX in 2020 with the mandate to position SIX strategically and operationally for the future. Under his leadership, the company delivered a new strategy focused on innovation and growth, and operating profitability improved substantially during his tenure. The Board also built a more dynamic and diverse management team, with nine out of ten Executive Board members appointed since 2020, including a new CEO with an international track record in capital markets leadership.
Today, SIX is one of the top three financial market infrastructures in Europe, with a strengthened international footprint, a customer-centric culture, and a governance framework prepared for the next phase of its development.
“When I took on the role in 2020, it was with a clear mission: to make SIX strategically and operationally future-proof”, said Thomas Wellauer. “Today, the company stands on significantly stronger footing – with a successful new strategy in place, operations streamlined and more commercially driven, and a refreshed management team. With important objectives achieved, the time has come to prepare the ground for a smooth transition in the Chair. Until the handover next year, I remain fully committed to supporting the Board and executive team in delivering on our agenda.”
The process to identify a successor has been initiated by the Board of Directors.