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David Schwimmer

Chief Executive Officer, London Stock Exchange Group · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-07

David Schwimmer is the CEO of London Stock Exchange Group. Schwimmer is based in the United Kingdom. Schwimmer was born in 1965 and educated at Harvard Law School and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

American banker who joined London Stock Exchange Group in 2018. Spent 20 years at Goldman Sachs in senior roles including Global Head of Market Structure and Metals & Mining. Previously practiced law at Davis Polk & Wardwell.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage of David Schwimmer has focused on London Stock Exchange Group's operational and financial developments, including improved margins, raised 2026 guidance, and a £700 million share buyback program announced in early August. Schwimmer has addressed investor concerns regarding artificial intelligence's market impact and the company's engagement with activist investors, while LSEG has worked to improve its data discovery tools and shift away from earlier perceptions of AI-related risks. Earlier reports indicated discussions around succession planning at the organization amid market volatility and competitive pressures in capital markets.

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Born
1965
Education
Harvard Law School, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Yale University

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Who is David Schwimmer?
David Schwimmer is the Chief Executive Officer of London Stock Exchange Group, based in United Kingdom.
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David Schwimmer is CEO of London Stock Exchange Group.
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David Schwimmer studied at Harvard Law School, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Yale University.