FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - flatexDEGIRO, one of Europe's leading online brokerage platforms, has announced the creation of a new executive role, Chief Growth Officer (CGO), and the appointment of Dominik Beier to the position. The move is part of the company's strategy to accelerate its next growth phase and solidify its presence across Europe.
The newly created position consolidates growth strategy, brand leadership, and customer development at the Group level. Beier will report directly to CEO Oliver Behrens and will be responsible for further developing the Group's growth and brand strategy, as well as fostering closer integration between product, customer experience, and marketing. This strategic alignment aims to strengthen the company's ability to attract new investor segments and expand its market share.
Dominik Beier brings extensive experience in building and scaling digital platforms. Most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer at Bitpanda, a leading European digital investment platform, where he oversaw marketing, growth, and international expansion. Prior to that, he held positions including CEO of the Interwetten Group and senior leadership roles at Sportradar, a global sports technology company. His track record in driving growth and brand development makes him well-suited for this new challenge.
Oliver Behrens, CEO of flatexDEGIRO, commented: "flatexDEGIRO has established a unique position in Europe. At the same time, we see significant opportunities to expand our reach, engage new customer segments, and further strengthen our market position. With Dominik, we are gaining one of Europe's most accomplished growth leaders, who has repeatedly demonstrated throughout his career how to successfully unlock exactly this kind of potential."
Dominik Beier added: "What excites me about flatexDEGIRO is the company's tremendous potential. The Group has a unique market position in Europe, a large customer base, and an excellent foundation to inspire significantly more people to invest. I look forward to working with the team to unlock this potential and actively shape the company's next stage of development." Beier will assume his role in January 2027.
The creation of the CGO position underscores flatexDEGIRO's ambition to further expand its market position across Europe, unlock the full potential of its strong brand, and inspire more people to build long-term wealth through investing. The company currently 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 platforms DEGIRO, flatex, and ViTrade, the company provides access to trading on around 50 exchanges across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as over-the-counter trading.
This strategic move signals flatexDEGIRO's commitment to enhancing its leadership team to navigate the competitive European online brokerage market. By appointing a dedicated CGO, the company aims to leverage its existing strengths and drive growth through innovative marketing and customer engagement strategies. The impact of this appointment is expected to be felt across the industry as flatexDEGIRO seeks to expand its customer base and solidify its position as Europe's leading wealth-building platform.
