The Supervisory Board of flatexDEGIRO SE has resolved to reappoint Oliver Behrens as Chief Executive Officer, extending his original term early until 31 March 2029. This decision ensures continuity in the company's leadership and underscores the board's confidence in the online broker's performance and long-term growth strategy. Hans-Hermann Lotter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated that under Behrens' leadership, flatexDEGIRO has seen strong momentum over the past eighteen months and significantly strengthened its position as the leading platform for building wealth in Europe. He cited the continuous launch of new products and services, strong development of operational and financial metrics, and clear focus on customer value as key drivers of the company's growth.
Since taking office in October 2024, Behrens has played a key role in advancing flatexDEGIRO and executing the strategic priorities presented in February 2025. Key focus areas include improving operational efficiency, expanding the product offering, and driving strategic growth initiatives. The company serves more than 3.5 million customers in 16 countries and holds Assets under Custody of close to EUR 100 billion, having processed more than 75 million securities transactions for its customers in 2025. Behrens expressed gratitude for the Supervisory Board's trust, noting that the contract extension reflects a shared understanding that growth is primarily driven by innovation and consistent rollout of new products.
He emphasized the team's commitment to pursuing the growth strategy and enhancing efficiency to scale the European platform and create sustainable long-term value. Through its three brokerage platforms - DEGIRO, flatex and ViTrade - flatexDEGIRO provides trading access to around 50 stock exchanges in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region as well as to over-the-counter direct trading. More information about the company is available at https://www.flatexdegiro.com. Brokerage and banking business related to securities trading are handled by flatexDEGIRO Bank SE, a subsidiary with a full banking license.
The company uses proprietary technology with very high availability along the entire value chain, setting standards in platform and service quality. This leadership continuity comes at a time when the company is focused on further strengthening its position in the competitive European online brokerage market. The early contract extension provides stability for flatexDEGIRO's strategic initiatives, which include expanding its product portfolio and enhancing operational efficiency across its platforms. With over 75 million securities transactions processed in 2025 alone, the company's scale and technological infrastructure position it to capitalize on growing demand for digital wealth management services across Europe.
