Daniel Schmucki to step down as CFO of SIX
Daniel Schmucki has announced his decision to step down as Chief Financial Officer of SIX after nearly nine years in the role. It’s the end of a long and influential chapter for the Swiss financial market infrastructure group. Schmucki will remain in his position until a successor is appointed to ensure continuity during the transition.
His Tenure at SIX
Daniel Schmucki joined SIX as Group CFO in March 2017. During the role, he was responsible for shaping the group’s financial strategy and strengthening its overall financial profile.
One of his contributions was the restructuring and realignment of the CFO function. It focused on clearer governance, improved financial planning, and stronger capital allocation processes across the group. These changes supported SIX when it expanded beyond traditional exchange services into data, connectivity, and digital asset infrastructure.
The World’s First Digital Bond
A notable milestone during Schmucki’s tenure was the issuance of the world’s first fully digital bond in 2021. The bond was issued, settled, and recorded entirely on a blockchain-based infrastructure.
This transaction made SIX a global innovator in digital capital markets. Also, it showed the group’s readiness to support tokenized financial instruments. It also highlighted the practical use of distributed ledger technology in regulated market environments, rather than as a theoretical concept.
What Comes Next for Daniel Schmucki
Schmucki has stated that he plans to pursue new professional opportunities outside of SIX. He hasn’t announced any specific next role. He also holds multiple board memberships across financial market infrastructure, payments, and technology-driven organizations with his CFO position. These roles show strong expertise in governance, capital allocation, and long-term strategy.
About SIX
SIX is a global financial services provider specializing in infrastructure for the financial sector. It offers services across securities trading, settlement, and information dissemination to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovative capacity. SIX combines advanced technology and data to make financial transactions more secure and efficient.
Summing Up
Daniel Schmucki’s decision to step down closes a significant chapter in SIX’s recent history. His tenure had financial restructuring, strategic clarity, and innovation, most notably the digital bond issuance.
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