SIX Securities Services has appointed Urs Wieland as CEO of SIX x-clear Ltd, succeeding Marco Strimer, who has led SIX x-clear Ltd for the past six years and has stepped down from the position.
In addition, Tomas Kindler, former managing director of Link Up Markets, has joined SIX x-clear Ltd as the new head of clearing relations.
Wieland has been with SIX Securities Services since 1996, most recently as head of operational risk management and deputy CEO of SIX x-clear Ltd. SIX x-clear Ltd says he will focus on improving risk management and compliance activities, while ensuring the smooth and reliable running of day-to-day operations.
Kindler has been appointed to take on the responsibilities of clearing relationship management and new business development. The pair will focus on expanding international business and executing the interoperability agreement concluded in May this year. SIX x-clear intends to launch a pan-European clearing service, launched in May with regulatory approval from the Swiss National Bank, FINMA and Londons Financial Services Authority.
On behalf of SIX Securities Services, I would like to thank Marco Strimer for his remarkable contribution and achievements over the past six years as CEO of SIX x-clear Ltd, says Thomas Zeeb, CEO of SIX Securities Services. The current strong position of SIX x-clear Ltd is due mainly to his and his teams perseverance. Though I am personally going to miss Marco Strimers enthusiasm and support, I am pleased to announce [these] nominations. It demonstrates that we have established the depth of leadership and management skills within the organization to enable us to promote Urs Wieland from within our own ranks, and to continue offering solid and reliable solutions in an area subject to increasing industry scrutiny.
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