Theodor Weimer

Dr. Theodor Weimer is a distinguished German business executive who served as Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Börse AG from 2018 to 2024, leading one of Europe's most important financial market infrastructure providers. Born in Wertheim am Main in 1959, Weimer transformed Deutsche Börse into a comprehensive financial services ecosystem through strategic acquisitions and digital innovation initiatives. Under his leadership, Deutsche Börse achieved annualized growth in net revenue and EBITDA of 13% while expanding significantly into higher-growth, recurring revenue areas. His tenure was marked by landmark acquisitions including the €1.9 billion purchase of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), positioning Deutsche Börse as a global leader in ESG data and governance services, and the acquisition of Danish investment management software company SimCorp, creating a European alternative to BlackRock's Aladdin platform. Weimer spearheaded the company's digital transformation strategy, establishing partnerships with Google Cloud and investing heavily in digital assets, blockchain technology, and data analytics. His strategic vision 'Horizon 2026' focused on three core imperatives: continued organic growth, successful implementation of Investment Management Solutions, and expanding Deutsche Börse's leading role in digitalization of asset classes. With over 35 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, and financial services leadership, Weimer is recognized for his expertise in capital markets innovation, M&A strategy, and sustainable finance. He stepped down as CEO at the end of 2024, leaving behind a transformed and digitally enhanced Deutsche Börse positioned for future growth.