LME Taps Finance Veteran Robert Arbuthnott as New Chief Financial Officer

LME Taps Finance Veteran Robert Arbuthnott as New Chief Financial Officer

(IN BRIEF) The London Metal Exchange (LME) has appointed Robert Arbuthnott as its new Group Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, effective September 16, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in global financial services, Robert brings extensive expertise in finance and leadership, having previously served as Head of Group Finance and Chief Accountant at Credit Suisse. In his new role, he will oversee Finance, HR, Communications, and Facilities, supporting LME’s goals of improving accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in the commodities market.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear have announced the appointment of Robert Arbuthnott as Group Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO), effective September 16, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Robert previously served as Head of Group Finance and Chief Accountant at Credit Suisse, and has held senior finance roles at global banks across Asia, the UK, and Switzerland.

Matthew Chamberlain, CEO of the LME, welcomed Robert to the leadership team, emphasizing his expertise in finance and experience in leading change initiatives. Chamberlain noted that Robert’s appointment marks a key step in advancing LME’s goals of improving accessibility, efficiency, and transparency as a modern commodities exchange.

In his new role, Robert will oversee Finance, HR, Communications, and Facilities, working closely with LME and HKEX leadership to align corporate functions with the business strategy. He brings strong financial acumen and leadership, holding an MA from Cambridge University and being a chartered accountant.

Media contact:

Miriam Heywood
LME spokesperson
miriam.heywood@lme.com

SOURCE: LME