LUXEMBOURG, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NowCM is delighted
to announce the appointment of Markus
Sauerland as its new Chief Operating Officer and Co-Chief
Executive Officer, effective 1 April
2024. Stationed in Frankfurt am Main, Markus brings over thirty
years of global expertise in banking and capital markets to his new
role at NowCM. Renowned for his leadership acumen, Markus has a
distinguished track record of spearheading organizational growth
and enhancing operational efficiency in complex financial
environments.
Professional Background of Markus
Sauerland:
In 2019, Markus Sauerland was
appointed Chief Operating Officer at Nomura Financial Products
Europe GmbH, tasked with launching and leading the newly
established European investment firm. His leadership and strategic
vision led to his promotion in 2022 as CEO and Chairman of the
Management Board.
Before joining Nomura, Markus had a prolific career at Deutsche
Bank from 1993 to 2012, where he held several key positions across
major financial hubs in Frankfurt,
London, and New York. His roles included Chief Operating
Officer for Group Finance, Global CFO for Global Markets (Trading
& Sales), CFO for Fixed Income Americas, and CFO for Global
Foreign Exchange.
Following a sabbatical in 2014, Markus joined PwC Financial
Services in Germany as a Senior
Advisor, focusing on Business Development to enhance product
development capabilities and bolster brand strength and
profitability. He was later elevated to Leader of Banking and
Capital Markets in Germany, where
he oversaw the delivery of Audit, Tax, and Consulting solutions to
clients.
Markus is an alumnus of the University of
California, Irvine, and George-August University Göttingen,
where he studied Economics and Business Administration.
Strategic Role and Vision at NowCM:
Markus Sauerland's profound
expertise in international banking and financial operations is
ideally suited to NowCM's strategic goals of advancing its
sophisticated operational infrastructure. In his capacity as COO
and Co-CEO, Markus will oversee all operational and business
initiatives, steering growth and deepening client engagements. His
leadership is set to refine NowCM's operational framework,
utilizing innovative solutions that align with the company's
strategic vision and drive it toward continued success in the
dynamic landscape of capital markets. With both Robert and Markus
leading the way, NowCM is exceptionally positioned to achieve
operational excellence and significantly enhance its presence in
the market.
Markus Sauerland's
Vision:
Reflecting on his new role, Markus stated: "I am genuinely
excited to join NowCM, the leading platform in the primary capital
markets. With my prior experience, I'm ready to help propel this
innovative company to new heights. At NowCM, we're not just active
in the market; we're shaping its future, introducing bold new
strategies that will redefine how capital markets operate. Our goal
is to challenge the traditional norms and set new standards for
success. Alongside NowCM's talented team, I'm confident we're
well-equipped to not just navigate the future but actively create
it. This role represents a tremendous opportunity to impact our
industry significantly. Let's open the floor for discussion: How
prepared are we to challenge established financial practices and
welcome the transformative approaches NowCM is championing?
Together, we are paving the way for a more flexible and inclusive
financial landscape."
Comments from NowCM CEO and Founder, Robert Koller:
NowCM CEO and Founder, Robert
Koller, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointment,
stating: "We are thrilled to have Markus join our team, bringing
with him a wealth of operational expertise that complements our
dynamic team perfectly. From day one, NowCM has operated under
strict regulations, setting us apart from typical start-ups. With
Markus's arrival, we are poised to enter an exciting new phase of
growth, scaling our operations to align with those of our major
clients while maintaining the agility and drive of an innovative,
rapidly evolving company. We are committed to adhering to the
highest standards across all areas—cybersecurity, regulatory
compliance, product innovation, and team diversity. We feel
fortunate to have some of the brightest minds in the industry
driving our success."
About NowCM
NowCM is the leading market infrastructure and issuance provider
within the primary debt capital markets. It offers a
market-leading, cloud-native data platform for creating,
negotiating, and managing debt, along with an end-to-end secure,
digital workflow platform. These tools enable all participants in
the primary bond markets to collaborate in real-time, fostering an
open and cooperative environment.
NowCM facilitate access to primary markets for inaugural and
infrequent issuers through its Treasury-as-a-Service (TaaS)
facility. This entity is regulated by the CSSF in Luxembourg and operates as a "funding
subsidiary" using standardised yet flexible documentation and fully
automated digital workflows.
NowCM's 360-degree suite of services is completed by a
multi-lateral trading facility (MTF) that NowCM owns and operates.
It stands as the world's first and only regulated primary
marketplace, subject to the supervision of the ACPR and AMF in
France.
Connect with NowCM
Website: www.nowcm.eu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nowcm
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