Eurex, an international derivatives exchange, has appointed Henk Huitema as head of the Singapore branch office, effective 15 July 2011.
Huitema will succeed Philip Joslin as chief representative of Eurex’s Singapore office.
In this role, Huitema’s responsibilities will include the further development of Eurex’s business in the region, in particular in Singapore, India, South Korea and Australia.
Based in Eurex’s headquarter in Frankfurt/Main, germany, he will report to Roland Schwinn, head of sales Asia & Middle East.
Schwinn said Henk Huitema joined Eurex in September 2010. He has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, including brokerage and clearing business, risk management, ISV solutions and exchange business.
Eurex established offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo in 2009. Currently 18 direct exchange members are connected to Eurex out of Asia.