Anthony Attia
CEO (incoming, from Sept 2026), ASX Limited
Anthony Attia is a securities exchange executive appointed as the incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ASX Limited, the operator of Australia's primary securities exchange, effective 1 September 2026. He succeeds Helen Lofthouse and brings close to three decades of exchange experience, most recently as global head of derivatives and post trade at Euronext and previously as CEO of Euronext Paris.
Fast facts
| Role | CEO (incoming, from Sept 2026) |
|---|---|
| Company | ASX Limited ASX:ASX |
| Sector | Financials / Market Operator |
| Headquarters | NSW |
| In role since | 2026 |
Background
Appointed incoming CEO of ASX Limited effective September 2026, succeeding Helen Lofthouse (Darren Yip served as interim CEO from April 2026); former senior Euronext executive.
Career timeline
- 2014Became CEO of Euronext Paris and helped lead Euronext's carve-out from ICE and its IPO
- 2021Concluded tenure as Euronext Paris CEO, later serving as global head of derivatives and post trade at Euronext
- 2026Appointed Managing Director and CEO of ASX Limited, effective 1 September
Notable
- Has close to three decades of exchange experience across European and US jurisdictions
- Served as CEO of Euronext Paris from 2014 to 2021
- Held senior roles at Euronext, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and NYSE Euronext
- As an ICE Senior Vice President was instrumental in the carve-out of Euronext and its 2014 IPO
Frequently asked questions
When does Anthony Attia become CEO of ASX?
He becomes Managing Director and CEO of ASX Limited effective 1 September 2026, succeeding Helen Lofthouse.
What was Anthony Attia's role before ASX?
He was global head of derivatives and post trade at Euronext and previously CEO of Euronext Paris.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://kalkinemedia.com/au/news/market-updates/asx-appoints-anthony-attia-as-new-ceo-amid-leadership-transition-at-asx-200
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-13/asx-ceo-cba-shares-trump-meets-xi-australia-briefing
- https://www.asx.com.au/content/dam/asx/about/media-releases/2026/35-14-may-2026-anthony-attia-appointed-asx-managing-director-and-ceo.pdf
- https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/asx-taps-euronext-veteran-anthony-attia-as-new-ceo-after-global-search.html
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.