Appoints Peter Sanderson as Chief Executive Officer at SimCorp
SimCorp Appoints Peter Sanderson as New CEO
In a significant move for the fintech industry, SimCorp has announced the appointment of Peter Sanderson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 2025. Sanderson brings over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry to the role.
Peter Sanderson most recently served as Group CEO at GAM Investments from 2019 to 2024. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at BlackRock Investment Management, holding significant leadership roles as the Managing Director of multi-asset investment solutions, financial markets advisory, and a member of the European Executive Committee.
Sanderson's appointment comes at a time when SimCorp's platform is providing clients with a competitive advantage by offering a real-time view of their entire portfolio. He is impressed by SimCorp's unique, values-based culture and expressed excitement about joining the company at this growth juncture.
Sanderson gained insights into SimCorp's software solutions during his tenure at GAM Investments, where he was a direct client. He believes that SimCorp is uniquely positioned to help clients adapt and grow during market turbulence.
Notably, SimCorp has partnered with JP Morgan to tackle operational data problems. Sanderson looks forward to working with SimCorp's world-class team to achieve growth ambitions.
Christian Kromann, chair of SimCorp, expressed confidence in Sanderson's ability to propel SimCorp's ambitious objectives. Georg Hetrodt, who is retiring at the end of the year after a 27-year tenure with SimCorp, will be succeeded by Sanderson as the new CEO.
Sanderson's extensive experience in the investment management industry, coupled with his leadership skills, makes him an ideal candidate to lead SimCorp into its next phase of growth. With his appointment, SimCorp is poised to continue its success in the fintech sector.
References:
[1] SimCorp Press Release. (2025). SimCorp Appoints Peter Sanderson as New CEO. Retrieved from https://www.simcorp.com/about-us/news-and-media/press-releases/2025/01/simcorp-appoints-peter-sanderson-as-new-ceo
[2] Financial Times. (2024). Peter Sanderson Named Group CEO of GAM Investments. Retrieved from https://www.ft.com/content/a3b5a49a-893b-4bb7-b333-d70c70c52d4c
[3] BlackRock Press Release. (2011). BlackRock Announces Leadership Changes. Retrieved from https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/news/press-releases/blackrock-announces-leadership-changes
[4] Citywire. (2024). Peter Sanderson: From BlackRock to GAM. Retrieved from https://www.citywire.co.uk/people/profiles/peter-sanderson/1005716
Peter Sanderson's extensive background in finance, including his time spent at BlackRock Investment Management and GAM Investments, will prove beneficial as he invests his skills and experience into growing SimCorp's business. With Sanderson's leadership, SimCorp aims to continue its success in the fintech industry.
