The Supervisory Board of flatexDEGIRO SE has resolved to reappoint Oliver Behrens as Chief Executive Officer, extending his original term early from September 2027 to March 2029. This move ensures continuity in leadership and reflects confidence in the company's performance and long-term growth strategy. Behrens, who has served as CEO since October 2024, was also reappointed as CEO of the subsidiary flatexDEGIRO Bank SE for the same period.
Hans-Hermann Lotter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated that under Behrens' leadership, flatexDEGIRO has gained strong momentum over the past eighteen months, significantly strengthening its position as the leading platform for building wealth in Europe. He highlighted the continuous launch of new products and services, strong development of operational and financial metrics, and a clear focus on customer value as key drivers of sustainable growth. The Supervisory Board expressed conviction that Behrens will build on this successful trajectory in the coming years.
Since taking office, Behrens has played a key role in advancing flatexDEGIRO and executing strategic priorities presented in February 2025. Key focus areas include improving operational efficiency, expanding the product offering, and driving strategic growth initiatives. Behrens commented that the contract extension reflects a shared understanding that growth is driven by innovation and the consistent rollout of new products. He emphasized the team's commitment to pursuing the growth strategy and enhancing efficiency to scale the European platform and create sustainable long-term value.
flatexDEGIRO SE, accessible at https://www.flatexdegiro.com, serves more than 3.5 million customers in 16 countries, with Assets under Custody close to EUR 100 billion and over 75 million securities transactions processed in 2025. The company operates through three brokerage platforms—DEGIRO, flatex, and ViTrade—providing trading access to around 50 stock exchanges in Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as over-the-counter direct trading. Its customers are active, well-informed traders who trade without investment advice, with ViTrade catering specifically to highly active traders.
Brokerage and banking business related to securities trading are handled by flatexDEGIRO Bank SE, a subsidiary with a full banking license. The company uses proprietary technology with high availability along the entire value chain, setting standards in platform and service quality. This leadership stability is crucial as flatexDEGIRO aims to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape, where innovation and customer trust are paramount for long-term success in wealth management and online brokerage services across Europe.
