Eurex names new head of its Singapore office

The international derivatives exchange Eurex announced today the appointment of a new Head of the Singapore Branch Office. As of 15 July 2011, Henk Huitema (48) will succeed Philip Joslin as Chief Representative of Eurex’s Singapore office. Henk Huitema’s responsibilities will include the further development of Eurex’s business in the region, in particular in Singapore, India, South Korea and Australia. He will report to Roland Schwinn, Head of Sales Asia & Middle East, based in Eurex’s headquarter in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

“Since the establishment of our Singapore office in 2009, Philip Joslin played a key role in developing our business in the region. I would like to thank him for his achievements,” commented Roland Schwinn. He added: “Henk Huitema joined Eurex in September 2010. He has more than 20 years of experience in our industry, including brokerage and clearing business, risk management, ISV solutions and exchange business. I welcome Henk Huitema in his new role"

Eurex established offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo in 2009. Currently 18 direct exchange members are connected to Eurex out of Asia.