XTB Appoints Aleksander Chłopecki as New Chairman

Following the announcement earlier this month that Jan Byrski, the long-serving Chairman of the Supervisory Board at XTB, would step down, the company has confirmed the appointment of his successor. Aleksander Chłopecki, a law professor, has been named as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board at XTB, effective immediately.

Professor Chłopecki brings extensive expertise in civil, commercial, and capital market law, as well as a wealth of experience in the financial sector. He currently serves as the Head of the Capital Market Law Department at the University of Warsaw, where he has a distinguished academic career. Additionally, he holds the position of President of the Arbitration Court at the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.

XTB Appoints Aleksander Chłopecki as New Chairman

Throughout his career, Professor Chłopecki has held prominent roles in both regulatory and corporate sectors. He was formerly the Deputy Chairman for Legal Affairs at the Polish Securities and Exchange Commission and a Member of the Management Board of the National Depository for Securities. His leadership also extends to the private sector, where he served as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of PZU.

A prolific author, Chłopecki has written nine books and numerous articles on securities, commercial, and civil law, in addition to co-authoring legal regulations that have shaped the Polish capital market. His expertise has extended to advising on legal matters as counsel at the global law firm Dentons since 2010.

Between 2016 and 2024, he was also a member of the Supervisory Board of Polish CFDs broker OANDA TMS Brokers SA, which was in acquisition of OANDA in 2021.

XTB’s decision to appoint Professor Chłopecki underscores its commitment to strong governance and legal expertise as the company continues to expand in the financial services industry.

Company Overview

XTB is a globally famous online brokerage and trading firm. Established in 2002, it became a premier retail Forex and CFD services provider. Operating across numerous countries, XTB is subject to regulation by esteemed financial authorities such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK and the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) in Poland. Renowned for its reliability, XTB offers exceptional customer support, an extensive range of forex and CFD options, and an exemplary trading environment. 

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