BUX appoints Marcel Jongmans as new Chairperson of the Board

Amsterdam, 16 May 2024 - BUX Holding, the holding company behind BUX, the innovative and leading mobile investment platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcel Jongmans as the new Chairperson of the Board, effective immediately.

Marcel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to BUX's board, particularly in the financial services sector having served as the Global CEO and Board member at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank and as CFO and Board member at Flow Traders. With a strong proven track record of leadership and strategic vision, Marcel is poised to guide BUX Holding through its next phase.

"We are thrilled to welcome Marcel Jongmans as our new Chairperson of the Board," said Yorick Naeff, CEO of BUX. "His extensive experience and deep understanding of the industry makes him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. We are confident that Marcel will play a pivotal role in driving BUX's continued success and helping us through the large organisational changes that come with the divestments of some of our key subsidiaries, of which the most notable is the acquisition of BUX by ABN AMRO."

Marcel Jongmans expressed excitement about joining BUX Holding's Board, stating, "I am honoured to accept the position of Chairperson of the Board at BUX Holding. I believe in the company's mission and am eager to work closely with the Board, Management Team, and employees to further guide BUX through its organisational changes in the retail investment space."

Marcel will succeed Founder Nick Bortot, who has served admirably in this role. Nick will stay involved as Observer of the Board.

About BUX:

As one of Europe's leading neo-brokers, BUX provides a versatile investment platform featuring stocks, ETFs, and ETCs, alongside pre-built and custom Investment Plans. With its intuitive mobile investment app, BUX makes investing easier and more affordable for everyone. Through simplifying the trading experience, BUX is helping a new generation of investors reach their financial goals, no matter how far in the future they are. Headquartered in Amsterdam, BUX is currently available in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Ireland. The fintech scale-up is backed by some of the most prominent international venture capital firms.