Peter Sanderson

Peter Sanderson became Chief Executive Officer of SimCorp in August 2025, replacing Georg Hetrodt who retired after 27 years with the company. SimCorp is a global leader in financial technology and a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse AG, headquartered in Copenhagen with more than 3,500 employees across five continents.

As Group Chief Executive Officer for GAM Investments from 2019 to 2024, Sanderson gained firsthand insights into SimCorp's software as a direct client, giving him deep understanding of the platform's strategic value. Prior to that, his decade-long tenure at BlackRock Investment Management saw him excel in senior positions, including Managing Director of Multi-Asset Investment Solutions, Financial Markets Advisory, and as a member of the European Executive Committee, where he shaped critical initiatives across diverse financial sectors. His earlier experience at Mondrian Investment Partners and KPMG further reinforced his comprehensive industry acumen.

Sanderson holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Leicester and is a member of the Bar of England and Wales. Born in 1978, he is a UK citizen. Throughout his career, he has run and scaled large businesses, managed restructurings and delivered successful solutions for clients.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer, SimCorp (August 2025–present)
• Group Chief Executive Officer, GAM Investments (2019–2024)
• Senior leadership at BlackRock Investment Management (2006–2019), including Managing Director of Multi-Asset Investment Solutions and Head of Financial Services Consulting, EMEA
• Associate roles at Mondrian Investment Partners and KPMG (pre-2006)

What Sanderson could bring to SimCorp: His background as a direct client of SimCorp's software at GAM Investments positions him uniquely to drive innovation that addresses real user pain points in investment management. His combination of deep consulting expertise (KPMG), investment management experience (Mondrian, BlackRock's multi-asset solutions), and proven ability to lead global asset management operations (GAM) suggests he can scale SimCorp's platform adoption and accelerate revenue growth during a critical phase of Deutsche Börse integration, particularly as firms navigate unprecedented market volatility.