Xavier Rolet
Sir Xavier Rolet KBE is a highly accomplished business leader, entrepreneur, and academic, best known for his transformational tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the London Stock Exchange Group. An experienced CEO, co-founder, visiting professor, conservationist, regenerative viticulturist, and rancher, Rolet has built a distinguished career leading complex global organizations and driving long-term value creation across the financial services industry. During his decade as CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Rolet oversaw one of the most successful turnarounds in global capital markets. Under his leadership, the Exchange’s market capitalization grew from approximately £800 million to more than £14 billion, positioning LSEG as one of the world’s largest and most influential exchange groups by market value. Prior to leading the London Stock Exchange, Rolet held numerous senior leadership roles across global investment banking and asset management. His career includes serving as CEO of CQS, CEO of Banque Lehman Brothers in Paris, Co-Head of Global Equity Trading at Lehman Brothers in New York, and Global Head of European Equities at CS First Boston. He also served as Global Head of Risk and Trading at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, Vice President of International Risk Arbitrage at Goldman Sachs in New York, and Co-Head of European Equities Sales and Trading at Goldman Sachs International in London.
Xavier Rolet Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chairman of the Board
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer
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CEO, Banque Lehman Brothers
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Managing Director
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Managing Director and Global Head of European Equities Trading, Sales and Research
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Executive Director and Co-Head of European Equities Sales and Trading
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Vice President
Academic History
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M.B.A., International Finance
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Non-Executive Chairman, Phosagro PJSC
Board Member, Yale University Center for Business and the Environment
Board Member, Indian Financial Group KM Dastur Ltd
Board of Directors, Saudi Stock Exchange Tadawul
Expert Advisor, Shanghai Institute of Finance for the Real Economy
Board Member, Columbia Business School
Board Member, Technology Firm Wamid
Senior Board Member, Rachlands
Board Member, Wamid
Member, Centennial Valley Association
HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
2017 Order of Friendship of the Russian Federation
2016 Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour of France
2016 Officer of the Royal Sharifian Order of Al-Alawi of Morocco
2015 Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
2015 Echansonnier of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
EARLY CAREER
Sir Xavier Rolet KBE began his career in global finance on the International Risk Arbitrage Desk at Goldman Sachs in New York, where he developed deep expertise in equity markets and trading strategy.
In 1990, he relocated to London to become Co-Head of European Equities Sales and Trading at Goldman Sachs International, playing a key role in expanding the firm’s European equities franchise.
In 1994, Rolet joined Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) as Global Head of European Equities, where he oversaw trading, sales, and market strategy across major European markets.
He later became Chief Executive Officer of Lehman Brothers in France, serving from 2007 to 2009, navigating the firm through one of the most challenging periods in modern financial history.
Throughout his career, Sir Xavier Rolet has been widely recognized as a thought leader in global finance and capital markets.
He has been featured or quoted in leading international media outlets, including The New York Times, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, BBC, CNBC, The Times, and numerous other global publications.