Eurex Clearing AG is to appoint Laura Bayley to its Executive Board as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2026. Bayley transitions to the role from SIX Group, where she has served as Head of Clearing Services and CEO of SIX x-clear AG since 2022. Her appointment brings extensive leadership experience in financial market infrastructure, specifically within the European clearing landscape.
During her tenure at SIX, Bayley oversaw significant regulatory strategy and legal initiatives, including major integration projects involving SIX x-clear and BME Clearing. She currently represents the organisation on several influential industry bodies, holding seats on the SWIFT Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH).
Bayley’s professional background is rooted in law and governance, having developed critical regulatory frameworks for the clearing sector. Before joining SIX in 2016, she practised at a prominent Swiss law firm. She holds a dual degree in Law and Chinese Studies, providing a robust academic foundation for her new role leading one of the world’s major central counterparties.
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