Charlie will continue to report to Julia Hoggett, CEO of LSE plc to support the daily running of the exchange while continuing to oversee the Group’s primary markets business.

Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange plc:“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 plc:“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.”

Charlie Walker joined LSEG in 2018. He is a capital markets specialist having previously worked within J.P. Morgan Cazenove’s Equity Capital Markets team responsible for originating and executing equity transactions raising over £45 billion of equity capital across five continents on behalf of clients.

The London Stock Exchange remains by far the most attractive venue in Europe for companies to list and raise capital and has unparalleled global reach with a deep pool of liquidity and international investors.