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EEX Appoints New CEO to Drive Global Growth
8 Jan
Summary
- Tobias Paulun will become EEX CEO from August 1, 2026.
- EEX is a leading electricity derivatives platform globally.
- New leadership aims to expand the exchange's customer network.
Tobias Paulun has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the European Energy Exchange (EEX), with his tenure beginning on August 1, 2026. Paulun, currently the CEO of EEX's clearing house, European Commodity Clearing (ECC), will succeed Peter Reitz, who has led EEX for 15 years. Reitz will continue to serve on the supervisory boards of EEX subsidiaries Nodal and EPEX SPOT.
The EEX, a part of Deutsche Boerse, has ascended to become the world's foremost electricity derivatives platform, boasting a significant presence across Europe, North America, and Japan. The exchange commands substantial market shares, often between 80-90% in its core European futures markets.
Under Paulun's direction, the EEX Group is poised to expand its global network of customers and partners. The strategic focus will be on actively shaping energy market development to provide clients with superior trading opportunities and effective risk management solutions. This move follows a trend since the 2008 financial crisis, where over-the-counter commodity clients have increasingly turned to regulated exchanges for compliance and cost efficiency.
