ASX Appoints Anthony Attia as New CEO Amid Leadership Transition at ASX 200

Highlights

• ASX Limited appointed Anthony Attia as Managing Director and CEO effective September 2026.
• Attia brings nearly three decades of exchange and market infrastructure experience.
• Leadership transition follows the departure of current CEO Helen Lofthouse.

ASX Limited appointed former Euronext executive Anthony Attia as CEO effective September 2026, bringing extensive global exchange and infrastructure experience during ongoing leadership and technology transformation efforts.

ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) has announced the appointment of Anthony Attia as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership transition scheduled to take effect from 1 September 2026.

The appointment comes during a significant transformation period for the Australian market operator as the company continues modernising trading, clearing and post-trade infrastructure across the ASX 200.

Extensive global exchange experience

Anthony Attia brings close to three decades of experience across major exchange operators in Europe and the United States.

His career has included senior leadership roles at Euronext, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and NYSE Euronext, covering operations across:

• Primary markets
• Listings
• Trading infrastructure
• Clearing and settlement
• Custody and post-trade services

ASX chairman David Clarke stated that Attia’s experience positions him strongly to lead a complex and integrated market infrastructure business.

Leadership at Euronext

Attia previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Euronext Paris and as a member of the Euronext Managing Board between 2014 and 2021.

During his tenure, he helped oversee:

• Expansion of Euronext’s trading and clearing operations
• Development of the Optiq trading platform
• Growth of Euronext Clearing into a multi-asset clearing house
• Strategic integration across European exchanges

Most recently, he held the role of Global Head of Derivatives and Post Trade at Euronext.

His responsibilities included strategy development, derivatives growth and post-trade expansion across pan-European markets.

Role in major exchange integrations

Earlier in his career, Attia played a key role in several major exchange integrations and technology initiatives.

Following the merger between NYSE and Euronext in 2008, he served as Senior Vice President overseeing development of the Universal Trading Platform.

He also helped lead the carve-out and public listing of Euronext from ICE in 2014.

These experiences are expected to support ASX’s ongoing technology transformation initiatives.

Transition period underway

Current ASX Managing Director and CEO Helen Lofthouse is scheduled to depart the company on 29 May 2026.

In the interim, Darren Yip, ASX Group Executive for Markets and Listings, will serve as Interim CEO until Attia formally assumes leadership later this year.

The transition arrives as ASX continues working through broader operational upgrades and governance reforms across Australia’s financial market infrastructure.

Focus on innovation and market infrastructure

Throughout his career, Attia has maintained strong involvement in exchange governance and financial market development.

His previous board and industry positions include:

• Board Director of LCH SA
• Board member of Euroclear Holding
• Vice President of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges

ASX highlighted his focus on innovation, exchange technology and strengthening capital market infrastructure globally.

Attia also holds an engineering degree specialising in computer science, applied mathematics and finance, alongside executive education credentials from INSEAD and the University of St. Gallen.

Market attention on ASX leadership

The appointment has attracted market attention as investors and market participants assess the next phase of ASX’s operational and strategic direction.

Technology resilience, regulatory oversight and infrastructure modernisation remain central priorities for exchange operators globally.

Within the ASX 200, ASX Limited continues playing a critical role across Australian equity, derivatives and clearing markets.