The Board of Directors of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today confirmed the appointment of Ms Chan Yiting, Bonnie as Chief Executive Officer of HKEX, effective from 1 March 2024.

In December 2023, HKEX announced that Alejandro Nicolas Aguzin will not seek re-appointment as CEO of HKEX at the end of his current contract in May 2024.

Mr. Aguzin then informed the HKEX Board that, as the transition is proceeding smoothly and efficiently, he believes it would be in HKEX’s best interest to accelerate the change in leadership. and accordingly agreed with the Board of Directors to remain the CEO of HKEX and an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors until 29 February 2024.

In light of Mr. Aguzin’s decision to accelerate the change in the executive office, the Board of Directors today confirmed the appointment of Ms. Chan Yiting, Bonnie as Chief Executive Officer of HKEX, effective March 1, 2024, for a three-year term until February 28, 2027 .Ms Chan will also become an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors from 1 March 2024.

Pursuant to Article 70 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), Ms. Chan’s appointment as CEO of HKEX has been approved by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).