London Stock Exchange appoints Walker as deputy CEO
11 September 2023 UK
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London Stock Exchange plc has appointed Charlie Walker as deputy CEO. Subject to regulatory non-objection, Walker will also join the company鈥檚 board.
Walker鈥檚 new responsibilities relate to assisting in the daily running of the exchange.
He joined London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) as head of equity and fixed income primary markets in 2018.
Prior to joining LSEG Walker worked for 11 years within J.P. Morgan Cazenove鈥檚 equity capital markets team.
As in his previous role, Walker will continue to report to Julia Hoggett, CEO of LSE plc.
He retains his responsibilities in overseeing LSEG鈥檚 primary markets business.
Commenting on the appointment, Hoggett says: 鈥淐harlie brings deep knowledge of capital markets having worked at the London Stock Exchange for the past six years in addition to his time working in investment banking.
鈥淐harlie and I share a passion for ensuring that our markets provide companies with efficient access to capital across their lifecycle. I look forward to delivering on our plans to enhance our financial ecosystem and the global competitiveness of the UK capital markets.鈥�
Michael Findlay, chair of London Stock Exchange plc, adds: 鈥淚 am delighted to welcome Charlie to the Board of the London Stock Exchange. The LSE has a unique position at the heart of global markets, and he will provide vital expertise as we continue to build on our position as the world鈥檚 international exchange.鈥�
Walker鈥檚 new responsibilities relate to assisting in the daily running of the exchange.
He joined London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) as head of equity and fixed income primary markets in 2018.
Prior to joining LSEG Walker worked for 11 years within J.P. Morgan Cazenove鈥檚 equity capital markets team.
As in his previous role, Walker will continue to report to Julia Hoggett, CEO of LSE plc.
He retains his responsibilities in overseeing LSEG鈥檚 primary markets business.
Commenting on the appointment, Hoggett says: 鈥淐harlie brings deep knowledge of capital markets having worked at the London Stock Exchange for the past six years in addition to his time working in investment banking.
鈥淐harlie and I share a passion for ensuring that our markets provide companies with efficient access to capital across their lifecycle. I look forward to delivering on our plans to enhance our financial ecosystem and the global competitiveness of the UK capital markets.鈥�
Michael Findlay, chair of London Stock Exchange plc, adds: 鈥淚 am delighted to welcome Charlie to the Board of the London Stock Exchange. The LSE has a unique position at the heart of global markets, and he will provide vital expertise as we continue to build on our position as the world鈥檚 international exchange.鈥�
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