SIX Names Bjørn Sibbern as CEO, Succeeding Jos Dijsselhof in 2025

SIX Names Bjørn Sibbern as CEO, Succeeding Jos Dijsselhof in 2025

(IN BRIEF) SIX has appointed Bjørn Sibbern as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025, succeeding Jos Dijsselhof, who is stepping down after seven years to pursue a new opportunity in the Middle East. Sibbern, currently Global Head Exchanges at SIX, brings over two decades of capital markets expertise, including leadership roles at Nasdaq and OMX Exchanges.

Under Dijsselhof’s leadership, SIX achieved significant milestones, including the sale of its card business to Worldline, the acquisition of the Spanish Stock Exchange BME, and innovations like SDX, the digital exchange platform. Chairman Thomas Wellauer praised Dijsselhof for strengthening SIX’s global footprint and modernizing its culture. Dijsselhof will remain until February 2025 to ensure a seamless transition as Sibbern takes over to continue driving SIX’s growth and innovation.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 29-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of SIX has announced the appointment of Bjørn Sibbern as the company’s new CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Sibbern will succeed Jos Dijsselhof, who is stepping down after seven years at the helm to pursue a new professional opportunity in the Middle East. Under Dijsselhof’s leadership, SIX experienced significant commercial growth and expanded its international presence.

Since early 2024, Bjørn Sibbern has served as the Global Head Exchanges at SIX and a member of the Group Executive Board, overseeing its international exchange operations. With over 20 years of experience in capital markets, Sibbern has held leadership roles at Nasdaq, OMX Exchanges, and as CEO of E*TRADE Bank Denmark. A Danish national, he brings a strong academic background, holding 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, expressed confidence in Sibbern’s leadership, stating, “Bjørn’s extensive expertise in capital markets, coupled with his proven leadership abilities, makes him the ideal choice to guide SIX into its next phase of growth. Over the past year, he has demonstrated exceptional motivation and strategic vision, and I am confident he will build on the strong foundation laid by his predecessor.”

During his tenure as CEO, Jos Dijsselhof spearheaded several transformative initiatives for SIX. He successfully realigned the company’s strategy, including the sale of its card business to Worldline, and broadened its portfolio through key acquisitions, most notably the purchase of the Spanish Stock Exchange BME. Dijsselhof also drove innovation by championing projects such as SDX, the digital exchange platform, and played a critical role in modernizing the corporate culture at SIX, ensuring its readiness for future opportunities.

Dijsselhof will remain with SIX until February 2025, overseeing a smooth leadership transition. Reflecting on his contributions, Chairman Wellauer stated, “On behalf of the Board, I extend our deepest gratitude to Jos for his exceptional leadership and vision. His efforts have not only strengthened the global position of SIX but also laid the groundwork for sustained growth and innovation. We wish him great success in his future endeavors.”

As Sibbern takes the reins, SIX is poised to continue its trajectory of international growth and innovation under his guidance, building on the strong legacy established by Dijsselhof.

About SIX
SIX provides and operates stable and efficient infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centers, thus ensuring access to the capital markets and the flow of information and money between financial market players. As a global provider of financial information, SIX delivers high-quality reference, pricing, corporate actions, and ESG data and provides regulatory services and indices to clients around the world. The company is owned by its users (more than 120 banks) with a workforce of 4,160 employees and a presence in 19 countries.
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