flatexDEGIRO Extends CEO Oliver Behrens' Contract Early Through 2029

The Supervisory Board of flatexDEGIRO SE resolved to reappoint Oliver Behrens as Chief Executive Officer of the company, extending his original term early from September 2027 to March 2029. This decision ensures continuity in leadership and underscores confidence in the online broker's performance and long-term growth strategy. Behrens has served as CEO since October 2024 and was also reappointed as CEO of flatexDEGIRO Bank SE until the same date.

Hans-Hermann Lotter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated that under Behrens' leadership, flatexDEGIRO has demonstrated strong momentum over the past eighteen months, significantly strengthening its position as the leading platform for building wealth in Europe. He highlighted the continuous launch of new products and services, strong development of operational and financial metrics, and clear focus on customer value as drivers of sustainable growth. The Supervisory Board expressed conviction that Behrens will build on this successful trajectory in the coming years.

Since assuming his role, Behrens has played a key role in advancing flatexDEGIRO and executing strategic priorities presented in February 2025. Key focus areas include improving operational efficiency, expanding the product offering, and driving strategic growth initiatives. Behrens commented that the contract extension reflects a shared understanding that growth is primarily driven by innovation and consistent rollout of new products. He emphasized the commitment to pursuing the growth strategy and enhancing efficiency to scale the European platform and create sustainable long-term value.

flatexDEGIRO SE serves more than 3.5 million customers in 16 countries, with Assets under Custody close to EUR 100 billion and over 75 million securities transactions processed in 2025. Through its brokerage platforms—DEGIRO, flatex, and ViTrade—the company provides trading access to approximately 50 stock exchanges across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as over-the-counter direct trading. Its brokerage and banking business is handled by flatexDEGIRO Bank SE, a subsidiary with a full banking license, utilizing proprietary technology with high availability along the entire value chain. For more information, visit https://www.flatexdegiro.com.