Rudolf de Soet To Stand Down As Executive Director Of Euronext Derivative Markets

Rudolf de Soet will be released from his responsibilities as executive director of Euronext Derivative Markets, for personal reasons, with effect from 1 July 2001. Mr de Soet will continue to be associated with Euronext. Alan van Griethuysen, currently deputy director of Euronext Derivative Markets, will be appointed as the new executive director. Subject to approval by the regulator.

Rudolf de Soet was instrumental in the growth of the derivative markets in Amsterdam and the realisation of the two mergers that created Amsterdam Exchanges and Euronext.