The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited announced that Charles Li Xiaojia had retired as the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. Starting from March 1st, 2024, Nicolas Aguzin has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. Aguzin's appointment means that the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited welcomes its first female CEO in history. Aguzin, 54 years old, holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Hong Kong and a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School in the United States. She has more than 30 years of experience in legal and financial services. In January 2020, Aguzin joined the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited as the Chief Executive Officer of the Listing Division and was previously the Co-Chief Operating Officer of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.
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