flatexDEGIRO has initiated the judicial appointment of Prof. Dr. Katrin Lohr to its Supervisory Board, a strategic move that reinforces the company's commitment to strong corporate governance and financial acumen. The appointment, which will remain effective until the Annual General Meeting in June 2027, when she is expected to be nominated for election, signals the company's focus on maintaining rigorous oversight as it expands its footprint in the competitive European brokerage market.
Prof. Dr. Lohr brings a rare combination of academic rigor and practical experience to the role. As a professor of business administration specializing in accounting and finance, she has deep expertise in financial reporting, regulatory matters, and corporate governance. Her credentials are further validated by certifications from Deutsche Börse as a "Qualified Supervisory Board Member" and "Specialized Supervisory Board Member - Financial Expert." These qualifications are particularly relevant for flatexDEGIRO, which operates a full banking license through its subsidiary and handles billions of euros in assets. Her insights will be critical as the company navigates an evolving regulatory landscape and seeks to uphold the highest standards of financial integrity.
The appointment also underscores flatexDEGIRO's dedication to financial education, a cause Prof. Dr. Lohr has championed for years through volunteer work aimed at improving public understanding of financial matters and promoting personal wealth accumulation. This aligns with flatexDEGIRO's mission to empower investors across Europe. As Stefan Müller, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, noted, "We are extremely pleased that Katrin Lohr has agreed to serve as a financial expert on the flatexDEGIRO Supervisory Board. With her, we are gaining a highly qualified and independent individual with proven expertise in the areas of accounting, corporate governance, and financial education."
For a company that serves over 3.5 million customers across 16 countries, with more than EUR 100 billion in assets under custody and over 75 million securities transactions executed in 2025, the addition of a financial expert to the board is more than a compliance formality. It is a strategic imperative. flatexDEGIRO, which operates platforms DEGIRO, flatex, and ViTrade, and provides access to around 50 exchanges globally, relies on proprietary technology and stringent oversight to maintain its competitive edge. Prof. Dr. Lohr's expertise in corporate governance and financial reporting will be instrumental in guiding the company through future challenges and opportunities.
This appointment also comes at a time when European brokerage firms face increasing scrutiny from regulators and heightened demands for transparency. By bringing in an independent expert with a strong background in finance and governance, flatexDEGIRO is proactively addressing these demands and reinforcing its reputation as a trusted platform for securities trading and wealth building. As the company continues to set industry standards for platform availability and service quality, the addition of Prof. Dr. Lohr to the Supervisory Board ensures that its governance framework remains robust and forward-looking.
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