Wieland has been with SIX Securities Services since 1996, most recently as head of Operational Risk Management and deputy CEO of SIX x-clear.

To support Wieland in this new approach, SIX Securities Services has appointed Tomas Kindler, former managing director of LinkUp Markets, to take on the responsibilities of clearing relationship management and new business development.

SIX Securities Services CEO Thomas Zeeb said on behalf of SIX Securities Services, hewould like to thank Marco Strimer for his remarkable contribution and achievements over the past six years as CEO of SIX x-clear.

"Though I am personally going to miss Marco Strimer’s enthusiasm and support, I am pleased to announce this nominations. It demonstrates that we have established the depth of leadership and management skills within the organization to enable us to promote Urs Wieland from within our own ranks, and to continue offering solid and reliable solutions in an area subject to increasing industry scrutiny," Zeeb said.