Deutsche Börse places its faith in diplomacy

Reto Francioni, who is likely to be the new chief executive at the German exchange, is said to be investor-friendly but will have to take a decision on the LSE

Deutsche Börse's candidate to fill its vacant chief executive post after a four-month search was a diplomatic choice, reflecting the exchange's desire to leave behind a year of controversy.

Reto Francioni, 50, the chairman of SWX Swiss Exchange, was recommended by Deutsche Börse's supervisory board last Monday. This followed an intensive search among top management in Europe and the US, the German exchange said.

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