SimCorp Appoints New CEO
- SimCorp appoints Peter Sanderson as CEO
Sanderson has outstanding achievements in driving growth and possesses deep industry knowledge.
Sanderson previously held key leadership positions at GAM Investments and BlackRock Investment Management.
Copenhagen, Denmark; London; New York – August 4, 2025 / PR Newswire / -- SimCorp, a leading financial technology company and subsidiary of Deutsche Börse AG, announced today that Peter Sanderson will take on the role of CEO, effective immediately.
SimCorp appoints Peter Sanderson as CEO
Sanderson brings a wide range of professional expertise to SimCorp, which has been refined through his outstanding career in the financial industry. From 2019 to 2024, he served as CEO of GAM Investments and directly experienced SimCorp's software, deepening his understanding of the platform's strategic value.
Prior to that, he spent ten years at BlackRock Investment Management, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in various senior roles, including managing director, financial markets advisory, and member of the European Executive Committee. His experience at Mondrian Investment Partners and KPMG further solidified his comprehensive industry insights. Sanderson's deep knowledge and leadership abilities make him an ideal candidate to lead SimCorp towards achieving its ambitious goals.
Sanderson said: "I'm extremely excited to join SimCorp at this critical moment in the company's development, particularly as we navigate unprecedented market volatility. We have a unique advantage that enables us to help clients adapt to changing market conditions and drive growth while continuing to develop their businesses. SimCorp's unique culture based on values also left a deep impression on me, and I look forward to working with this world-class team to achieve our development goals."
SimCorp Chairman Christian Kromann said: "We warmly welcome Peter to SimCorp and believe he will play a key role in driving us towards our ambitious targets. Our clients have never been more confident in SimCorp than they are today, knowing that they can rely on our platform to view their entire investment portfolio in real-time, gaining a competitive edge. With Peter's experience, deep industry knowledge, and outstanding track record of driving growth, we are confident he is the ideal candidate to succeed Georg Hetrodt as CEO."
Sanderson will replace Georg Hetrodt as CEO, who will retire at the end of the year after serving the company for 27 years. The retirement was already planned and expected within the company.
"On behalf of SimCorp's board of directors, leadership team, and all employees, I would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to Georg Hetrodt for his outstanding contributions over many years. We wish him all the best in his new chapter." Kromann said.