London Stock Exchange Group  is pleased to announce today the appointment of David Schwimmer as Chief Executive Officer. He will join the Group on 1 August 2018 and will be a member of the Board of Directors, LSEG plc. David Warren, Interim CEO and Group CFO, will continue as Group CFO and a member of the Board.

David Schwimmer, 49, joins LSEG after a twenty year career at Goldman Sachs. Most recently, David was Global Head of Market Structure and Global Head of Metals and Mining in Investment Banking. He began his career at Goldman Sachs in the Financial Institutions Group, focusing on Market Structure, Brokerage and Trading. He also served as Chief of Staff to then President and COO, Lloyd Blankfein, and spent three years in Moscow as Co-Head of Goldman Sachs’ business for Russia/CIS.

David brings a strategic perspective on the drivers of growth and innovation in financial markets infrastructure. He has extensive experience leading diverse and high performing teams in dynamic markets. He also brings deep experience in capital markets, having advised blue-chip corporate clients across sectors and regions on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and other transactions.

Donald Brydon, Chairman, London Stock Exchange Group, said: “I am delighted to announce David Schwimmer’s appointment after what has been a comprehensive global search conducted by the Board. David is a leader with great experience in the financial market infrastructure sector, which he has been closely involved in throughout his investment banking career, as well as capital markets experience in both developed and emerging markets. He is well known for his robust intellect and partnership approach with clients and colleagues alike.”

David Schwimmer said, “It is an honour and privilege to be asked to lead London Stock Exchange Group. It is both an iconic institution and a great business. Having worked with exchanges and other market infrastructure companies for much of the past 20 years, I have been impressed by its strong track record of partnering with customers to deliver innovative solutions. LSEG has multiple opportunities for further attractive growth across its market leading capital formation, information services and post trade businesses. I look forward to working alongside the Group’s highly capable management team to continue to deliver value for its customers, employees and shareholders.”

There are no matters which require disclosure under Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

 

David Schwimmer CV
1998-2018           Goldman Sachs Group
2017-2018           Global Head of Market Structure; Global Head of Metals and Mining Investment Banking
2011-2017            Global Head of Metals and Mining
2012                      Elected Partner
2010-2011            Head, Metals & Mining, North America
2006-2009           Co-Head, Goldman Sachs Russia and Head of Russia/CIS Investment Banking
2005-2006           Chief of Staff to the President & COO
1998-2005            Financial Institutions Group, covering Market Structure, Brokerage & TradinG

1996-1998            Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell

1996                       MALD, Fletcher School, Tufts University
1996                       JD, Harvard University
1991                       BA, Yale University

Source: London Stock Exchange