Euroclear UK & International today announced the appointment of Chris Elms as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Elms previously served as interim CEO.
With a combined 28 years of experience at Euroclear Group and previously CRESTCo, which was acquired by Euroclear Group in 2002, Mr Elms has held a number of senior positions including CRESTCo Head of Internal Audit and Group Head of Group IT Service Control, where he was responsible for the day-to-day delivery of front-line IT services to the group entities (Euroclear Bank, Euroclear UK & International and ESES CSDs).
Valérie Urbain, CEO of the Euroclear group said:
“Chris has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision and a deep understanding of the company’s goals, objectives and values while serving as interim CEO. Chris and the Euroclear UK & International management team have made significant progress in developing a comprehensive commercial and operational strategy designed to transform Euroclear UK & International into a more resilient, fully digital UK financial market infrastructure. I have every confidence that under Chris’ leadership, Euroclear UK & International will continue to go from strength to strength.”
Robert Hingley, Chairman of Euroclear UK & International added:
“On behalf of the Board, we are excited that Chris will be able to begin this new chapter of transformation and growth driven by the team’s unwavering commitment to market stability and customer satisfaction. As part of Euroclear UK & International’s ambitious strategy, the transformation of the CREST system will increase resilience, customer value and market efficiency.”