London Stock Exchange promotes Charlie Walker to deputy CEO

investmentweek.co.uk:

In his new role, Walker will also join LSE’s board, subject to regulatory approval, and continue to report to Julia Hoggett, CEO of LSE.

Walker joined LSEG in 2018, having previously worked as an executive director at JP Morgan Cazenove covering equity transactions.

In his new role, Walker will also join LSE's board, subject to regulatory approval, and continue to report to Julia Hoggett, CEO of LSE.

Walker will now support the daily running of the exchange while continuing to oversee LSEG's primary markets business.

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Hoggett said: «Charlie brings deep knowledge of capital markets having worked at the London Stock Exchange for the past six years in addition to his time working in investment banking.

»Charlie and I share a passion for ensuring that our markets provide companies with efficient access to capital across their lifecycle. I look forward to delivering on our plans to enhance our financial ecosystem and the global competitiveness of the UK capital markets."

Michael Findlay, chair of the London Stock Exchange, added: «I am delighted to welcome Charlie to the board of the London Stock Exchange. The LSE has a unique position at the heart of global markets, and he will provide vital expertise as we continue to build on our position as the world's international exchange.»

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