Euronext Paris appoints Orange Bank deputy chief as the new CEO

By Megha Bhattacharya

Euronext today announced the appointment of Delphine d’Amarzit as the CEO of Euronext Paris and a member of the Managing Board of Euronext N.V., starting from 15th March 2021. The company also announced that Anthony Attia has been appointed as Global Head of Primary Markets and Post Trade. He will oversee Euronext’s Equity, Debt and Fund listing franchise and the Corporate Services business, as well as Clearing, Custody, and Settlement activities at the Group level. He will also be instrumental in the expected integration of the Borsa Italiana Group activities.

Delphine d’Amarzit said, “I am delighted to join Euronext at a turning point in its growth journey. I look forward to supporting the Group strategy within the Managing Board and to working with the Euronext Paris teams to further enhance the strong relationship with the French ecosystem and beyond.”

Previously, Delphine was the Deputy CEO at Orange Bank, where she was responsible for the oversight of the Operations, Credit, Finance, Risk and Compliance functions. She has held senior positions within the French Treasury Department for several years with responsibilities for capital markets development, European financial regulation, and corporate financing.

Stéphane Boujnah, CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext N.V., said, “… I am pleased to welcome Delphine d’Amarzit in her position on the Managing Board and as CEO of Euronext Paris. Under her leadership, building on her strong experience with capital markets and infrastructure in France, we shall continue to deliver the best services to our clients and ecosystem in Paris.”

“I would like to thank Anthony Attia for his critical contribution in transforming Euronext Paris since the IPO of Euronext in 2014 while also delivering on Euronext ambitions. His energy and dedication to Euronext’s ambitions have been critical to the success of the Group over the past few years. I look forward to continuing to work with him as he leads the transformation of our listing and post-trade offerings.”