June 22, 2020
London Stock Exchange pls appointments
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announces changes to the Board of London Stock Exchange plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group plc.
Michael Findlay has been appointed Non-Executive Chair of London Stock Exchange plc, as of 24 June. Michael Findlay has worked in financial services for over thirty years and brings deep capital markets and corporate experience, having held senior positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Moelis & Company LLP and UBS. His current directorships include Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of Royal Mail plc and Chair of Morgan Sindall Group plc.
Don Robert, Chair, London Stock Exchange Group:
“I would like to welcome Michael to the Group as Chair of London Stock Exchange plc. His extensive capital markets and Board-level experience will enable him to offer valuable insights to London Stock Exchange’s executive team and Board as it continues to develop its business.”
Michael Findlay:
“I am delighted to be joining London Stock Exchange plc’s Board as the Non-Executive Chair. I look forward to working with the Board and the executive team to continue to develop the business for the future.”
London Stock Exchange Group also notes the appointment of Nikhil Rathi as CEO of the UK Financial Conduct Authority announced today. Nikhil is currently CEO of London Stock Exchange plc. LSEG today announces that Denzil Jenkins will serve as interim CEO of London Stock Exchange plc, effective immediately. Denzil has worked in financial services for over twenty five years in roles at LSEG, Chi-X Europe, the FCA and Deutsche Bank. Prior to his current role as Global Head of Compliance, LSEG, Denzil was Head of UK Compliance & Group Regulatory Policy and Chief of Staff to the CEO, London Stock Exchange plc.
David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG:
"I’d like to thank Nikhil for his significant contribution to the Group as CEO, London Stock Exchange plc and Group Director of International Development over the last six years. He has broadened our international reach and driven innovation across our markets. We wish him continued success.”
Notes to editors:
Michael Findlay
NON-EXECUTIVE ROLES |
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| 2019 to date | Non-Executive Director, Royal Mail plc |
| 2019 to date | Non-Executive Director, Jarrold & Sons Ltd |
| 2016 to date | Chair, Morgan Sindall Group plc |
| 2017 to 2020 | Board and Committee Member, The Wine Society |
2008 to 2020 |
Chairman, Fin Capital Ltd |
| 2011 - 2012 | RSM Tenon Group plc 2012 - Deputy Chairman 2011 - 2012 Non-Executive Director |
| 2009 - 2016 | Non-Executive Director, UK Mail Group plc |
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| EXECUTIVE ROLES | |
| 2012 - 2016 | Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 – 2016 Co-Head of Investment Banking, UK & Ireland 2012 – 2016 Co-Head of Corporate Broking, EMEA |
| 2010 – 2012 | Moelis & Company LLP: Partner and Managing Director |
| 1998 - 2009 | Merrill Lynch & Co Inc 2004 – 2009 Co-Head of Corporate Broking, EMEA 1998 – 2004 Corporate Broking |
| 1994 – 1998 | UBS Group AG 1996 – 1998 Director, Corporate Broking 1994 – 1996 Corporate Broking
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| 1991 – 1994 | Flemings Group: Research Analyst, Fleming Private Asset Management |
| 1989 – 1991 | AMAS UK Ltd: Research Analyst |
Denzil Jenkins
| EXECUTIVE ROLES |
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| 2012 to date | London Stock Exchange Group plc 2019 – Group Head of Compliance, LSEG 2012 – 2019 Head of UK Compliance & Group Regulatory Policy, LSE plc 2016 – 2019 Chief of Staff, London Stock Exchange plc 2013 – Director London Stock Exchange plc Board 2014 – Director FTSE International ltd. Board 2018 – Director, Chair, UnaVista Tradecho B.V. |
| 2008 – 2011 | Chi-X Europe 2008 – 2011 Director of Regulation |
| 2004 - 2008 | UK Financial Services Authority 2008 – 2008 Manager, Wholesale Investment Banks 2004 – 2007 Manager, Equity Market Infrastructure Team |
| 1990 – 2002 | Deutsche Bank 2000 – 2002 Director, Equity Capital Markets, Australia 1990 – 1999 Director, Equity Capital Markets, UK |
EDUCATION
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Cambridge University, King’s College 1987 – 1990 MA (Hons.) Economics |
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