LME Clear is pleased to confirm the appointment of Julie Carruthers as Chair of the Board. Julie joined the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director in 2022 and has served as Interim Chair since 1 January 2026.
With more than 30 years' experience across financial markets and market infrastructure, Julie has led major strategic and operational transformation programmes and brings deep expertise in operations, governance and organisational change.
Commenting on her appointment, Julie Carruthers said: “I have greatly enjoyed chairing the Board over the past six months and I am delighted to continue in the role. The first half of the year has already seen important progress as part of our modernisation strategy, and I am looking forward to working with both the executive team and Board as we continue to build an even stronger, more efficient clearing house that serves the evolving needs of our customers and wider stakeholders.”
HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong, said: “Julie has made a significant contribution to LME Clear during her time on the Board and provided strong leadership as Interim Chair. Her deep understanding of the organisation, combined with her extensive experience leading transformation, operational and technology initiatives across financial markets, makes her ideally placed to guide LME Clear through the next phase of its development.”
Michael Carty, LME Clear CEO, commented: “Julie’s appointment provides continuity at an important stage in our modernisation programme, and I am confident that, under her leadership, LME Clear will continue to strengthen its services and deliver long-term value for customers, colleagues and stakeholders.”
