Euronext Names NN Group Chief as Preferred Successor
David Knibbe is set to be nominated for Euronext’s top role at its May 2027 shareholder meeting, subject to regulatory approvals.
Key takeaways
- Euronext intends to nominate David Knibbe as CEO and Managing Board chairman.
- The nomination is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval in 2027.
Euronext plans to nominate NN Group CEO David Knibbe as its next chief executive and chairman of the Managing Board at its annual meeting on 20 May 2027. The nomination remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Knibbe has led NN Group since 2019 and will be based in Paris, Euronext said. The company cited his experience in regulated businesses, operational transformation and shareholder value creation.
The nomination follows current CEO Stéphane Boujnah’s decision to step down in May 2027. Euronext said its Supervisory Board considered several candidates before selecting Knibbe.
The appointment requires approval from relevant national regulators and the Dutch finance minister, as well as Euronext shareholders at the annual meeting.
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