ASX selects Attia
15 May 2026 Australia
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has welcomed Anthony Attia as managing director and CEO, effective from 1 September.
He brings almost 30 years of international exchange experience from a number of senior roles across the industry.
David Clarke, chair of ASX, states: “Following a comprehensive global search process, the board is delighted to appoint someone of Anthony’s calibre.
“He brings deep exchange experience coupled with a proven track record of technology enabled transformation and a clear understanding of the responsibilities that come with leading critical market infrastructure.
“I am confident he will build on the momentum at ASX and support the next stage of our transformation.”
Attia joins ASX from Euronext, where he held numerous roles, most recently as global head of derivatives and post-trade, as well as member of the executive committee.
He also worked as global head of primary markets and post-trade, CEO of Euronext Paris, managing board member, and global head of listing and post-trade.
During his career, Attia also held positions such as chairman of the board at Global Rate Set Systems, vice president at the Federation of European Securities Exchanges, and chairman of the board at LiquidShare.
Commenting on his appointment, Attia says: “There is so much potential, and I am excited to meet everyone at ASX and to engage directly with key stakeholders in Australia’s markets ecosystem.
“I look forward to working with the ASX boards and the executive leadership team to further strengthen ASX’s role as a steward of critical market infrastructure and to position us as a leading capital markets hub in the Asia Pacific region.
The current ASX managing director and CEO Helen Lofthouse will depart on 29 May 2026.
Darren Yip, current group executive markets and listings has been appointed as ASX interim CEO and will support the transition to Attia later this year.
He brings almost 30 years of international exchange experience from a number of senior roles across the industry.
David Clarke, chair of ASX, states: “Following a comprehensive global search process, the board is delighted to appoint someone of Anthony’s calibre.
“He brings deep exchange experience coupled with a proven track record of technology enabled transformation and a clear understanding of the responsibilities that come with leading critical market infrastructure.
“I am confident he will build on the momentum at ASX and support the next stage of our transformation.”
Attia joins ASX from Euronext, where he held numerous roles, most recently as global head of derivatives and post-trade, as well as member of the executive committee.
He also worked as global head of primary markets and post-trade, CEO of Euronext Paris, managing board member, and global head of listing and post-trade.
During his career, Attia also held positions such as chairman of the board at Global Rate Set Systems, vice president at the Federation of European Securities Exchanges, and chairman of the board at LiquidShare.
Commenting on his appointment, Attia says: “There is so much potential, and I am excited to meet everyone at ASX and to engage directly with key stakeholders in Australia’s markets ecosystem.
“I look forward to working with the ASX boards and the executive leadership team to further strengthen ASX’s role as a steward of critical market infrastructure and to position us as a leading capital markets hub in the Asia Pacific region.
The current ASX managing director and CEO Helen Lofthouse will depart on 29 May 2026.
Darren Yip, current group executive markets and listings has been appointed as ASX interim CEO and will support the transition to Attia later this year.
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