HKEX CEO Succession Announcement

The Board of Directors of HKEX has today announced that Mr Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive of HKEX, has informed the Board that he will not seek reappointment at the end of his current contract in May 2024.

The Board expressed its gratitude to Mr Aguzin for his contribution and leadership over the last two and half years against a particularly challenging macro backdrop, shaped by Covid and weak global markets. During his tenure, Mr Aguzin has overseen the delivery of a number of significant strategic initiatives, led efforts to promote HKEX internationally, opened new offices in New York and London and helped to deliver and enhance a series of products and platforms, including the growth in our derivatives and ETF markets.

The Board was also pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Bonnie Y Chan as Chief Executive of HKEX, effective 24 May 2024, for a term of three years until 23 May 2027. The Board additionally announced the appointment of Mr Wilfred Yiu as Deputy Chief Executive of HKEX, and the appointment of Ms Vanessa Lau as Co-Chief Operating Officer, effective 24 May 2024. Mr Yiu will also continue to act as the Co-Chief Operating Officer of HKEX and Ms Lau will also continue to act as the Group Chief Financial Officer of HKEX.

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