SimCorp names Peter Sanderson as Chief Executive Officer

Overview

Copenhagen, London, New York – August 4, 2025 – Sim Corp, a global leader in financial technology and a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse AG, announced that Peter Sanderson will be named the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Sanderson brings extensive and diverse expertise to Sim Corp, refined over a distinguished career spanning key leadership roles in the financial industry. As Group Chief Executive Officer for GAM Investments from 2019 to 2024, he gained firsthand insights into Sim Corp’s software as a direct client, enhancing his understanding of the platform’s strategic value.

Prior to that, his decade-long tenure at Black Rock Investment Management included senior positions such as Managing Director of Multi-Asset Investment Solutions, Financial Markets Advisory, and a member of the European Executive Committee, where he helped shape initiatives across diverse financial sectors. His earlier experience at Mondrian Investment Partners and KPMG further reinforced his industry acumen. Sanderson’s depth of knowledge and leadership capabilities position him to guide Sim Corp toward its ambitious goals.

“I am very excited to join Sim Corp at this crucial juncture in the company’s growth,” said Sanderson. “During periods of unprecedented market turbulence, we are uniquely positioned to help our clients adapt and grow while they continue to evolve their business. I am also impressed by the values-based culture that Sim Corp has established and look forward to working with this world-class team on achieving our growth ambitions.”

“We are very pleased to welcome Peter to Sim Corp, and we are confident he will help propel our ambitious objectives,” said Sim Corp Chair Christian Kromann
. “Clients are turning to Sim Corp more than ever before, knowing our platform gives them the competitive advantage of seeing a real-time view of their entire portfolio. With Peter’s experience, deep knowledge of our industry and track record for growth, we know that he is the right next leader for Sim Corp.”

Sanderson will replace Georg Hetrodt as CEO, who retires after 27 years with the company at year-end. Hetrodt’s retirement has been planned and anticipated by the organization.

“On behalf of the Board, leadership and employees of Sim Corp, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Georg Hetrodt for his many years of exceptional service. We wish him the very best in his next chapter,” said Kromann.

About Sim Corp

Sim Corp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,500 employees across five continents, Sim Corp is a global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem.

Sim Corp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, Sim Corp includes Axioma, the provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.

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