flatexDEGIRO has initiated the process to have Prof. Dr. Katrin Lohr judicially appointed as a new member of its Supervisory Board, according to a company announcement. The appointment will remain in effect until the Annual General Meeting in June 2027, at which she is expected to be nominated for election. The move adds a recognized expert in finance, corporate governance, and accounting to the board of one of Europe's largest online brokerage platforms.
Prof. Dr. Lohr holds "Qualified Supervisory Board Member" and "Specialized Supervisory Board Member - Financial Expert" certifications from Deutsche Borse, underscoring her qualifications for the role. As a professor of business administration specializing in accounting and finance, she combines academic expertise with years of practical experience in financial and regulatory matters. Her long-standing involvement in corporate governance, financial reporting, and financial education is seen as a valuable addition to the board.
Stefan Muller, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of flatexDEGIRO, said, "We are extremely pleased that Katrin Lohr has agreed to serve as a financial expert on the flatexDEGIRO Supervisory Board. With her, we are gaining a highly qualified and independent individual with proven expertise in the areas of accounting, corporate governance, and financial education. She will enrich our board with her experience and insights and constructively support the further development of our company."
The appointment comes as flatexDEGIRO continues to expand its footprint in European retail investing. The company serves more than 3.5 million customers across 16 countries, holds over EUR 100 billion in assets under custody, and executed more than 75 million securities transactions in 2025. Through its DEGIRO, flatex, and ViTrade platforms, it provides access to trading on around 50 exchanges in Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as over-the-counter trading. Its customers trade on an execution-only basis without investment advice, and the company operates proprietary technology across the entire value chain.
The addition of Prof. Dr. Lohr is significant for investors and the broader financial industry because it reinforces flatexDEGIRO's commitment to strong supervisory oversight at a time of rapid growth in retail trading. Her expertise in accounting and financial reporting can help the board navigate complex regulatory requirements and ensure robust internal controls. Moreover, her dedication to financial literacy—demonstrated through volunteer work aimed at enhancing public understanding of financial matters and promoting personal wealth accumulation—aligns with flatexDEGIRO's mission to be a leading platform for securities trading and wealth building. This appointment may also signal to regulators and shareholders that the company is prioritizing independent financial expertise on its board.
flatexDEGIRO SE, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under ISIN DE000FTG1111 and ticker FTK.GR, provides brokerage services and associated banking through its wholly owned subsidiary flatexDEGIRO Bank SE, which holds a full banking license. The company's platforms are known for high availability and service quality, setting industry standards. The judicial appointment of Prof. Dr. Lohr is expected to take effect shortly, with her nomination for election at the 2027 AGM. For more details, see the original release on NEWMEDIAWIRE.
