There will be a personnel change in the Executive Board of Deutsche Börse AG. The mandate of Thomas Eichelmann, responsible for Finance and Human Resources, will finish effective 30 April 2009 as a result of partial differences concerning individual business aspects, but in positive accord with the Supervisory Board.
The Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Manfred Gentz, stated that he would like to thank Thomas Eichelmann for his very successful work. In a decisive phase for Deutsche Börse AG Mr Eichelmann had introduced important measures and initiatives for the future development of the Company, particularly in the areas of cost and capital management, which will be continued by the Company in the future.
Until the appointment of a successor, the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Reto Francioni, will take temporary responsibility for Finance and Human Resources.