Release date: Oct 15, 2026
|Deutsche Börse Group
After more than four successful years with the Deutsche Börse Group, Jörg Pietzner has decided to leave the company on December 31, 2026, to pursue new professional endeavors.
During his earlier tenure as Chief of Staff and Head of Group Strategy/M&A, Jörg Pietzner contributed significantly to shaping and driving the Group's Horizon 2026 strategy, working in close collaboration with the CEO. Over the past three years as Managing Director Financial Accounting & Controlling, he spearheaded vital finance initiatives, set the planning for Deutsche Börse Group's strategic agenda "Leading the Transformation" in motion, and skillfully steered the transition between two CFOs.
Jens Schulte, CFO of Deutsche Börse Group, commented: "On behalf of the Executive Board and the entire finance team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Jörg for his dedication, thoughtful leadership, and valuable contributions across Deutsche Börse Group. In particular, his commitment during a period of pivotal strategic milestones and his steady guidance during our leadership transition have been instrumental in positioning our finance division for the road ahead. We wish him all the very best, continued success, and personal fulfillment on his future journey."
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About Deutsche Börse Group
As an international exchange organization and innovative market infrastructure provider, Deutsche Börse Group ensures that capital markets are fair, transparent, reliable, and stable. With its wide range of products, services, and technologies, the Group organizes safe and efficient markets for sustainable economies.
Its business areas cover the entire financial market transaction process chain. This includes the provision of indices, data, software, SaaS, and analytical solutions, as well as admission, trading, and clearing. Additionally, it comprises services for funds, the settlement and custody of financial instruments, and the management of collateral and liquidity. As a technology company, the Group develops state-of-the-art IT solutions and offers IT systems worldwide.
With over 17,000 employees, the Group is headquartered in the financial center of Frankfurt/Rhine-Main and has a strong global presence in locations such as Luxembourg, Prague, Cork, London, Copenhagen, Paris, New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, and Sydney.