flatexDEGIRO, a leading European platform for securities trading and wealth building, has initiated the process to have Prof. Dr. Katrin Lohr judicially appointed as a new member of its Supervisory Board. The appointment, expected to take effect shortly, will remain valid until the Annual General Meeting in June 2027, at which point she is to be nominated for election by shareholders. The move signals a deliberate effort to bolster the board's financial and regulatory expertise as the company continues to expand its pan-European operations.
Prof. Dr. Lohr is a recognized authority in finance, corporate governance, and accounting. Her qualifications are underscored by certifications from Deutsche Börse as a “Qualified Supervisory Board Member” and “Specialized Supervisory Board Member - Financial Expert.” As a professor of business administration specializing in accounting and finance, she combines academic rigor with years of practical experience in financial and regulatory matters. Her long-standing engagement with corporate governance, financial reporting, and financial education positions her as a valuable addition to the board.
Beyond her academic and professional roles, Prof. Dr. Lohr has been a dedicated advocate for financial literacy in Germany. Through various volunteer efforts, she works to improve public understanding of financial matters and promote personal wealth accumulation. This aligns closely with flatexDEGIRO's mission to empower retail investors across Europe.
Stefan Müller, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, welcomed the appointment: “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 solidifies its position as a major force in European retail 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 brokerage platforms DEGIRO, flatex, and ViTrade, it provides access to trading on approximately 50 exchanges across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as over-the-counter trading. Brokerage and associated banking services are provided through flatexDEGIRO Bank SE, a wholly owned subsidiary with a full banking license. The company operates proprietary technology across the entire value chain, delivering high platform availability and setting industry standards for quality.
The addition of Prof. Dr. Lohr is likely to reinforce investor confidence in flatexDEGIRO's governance and financial oversight, particularly as the company navigates an evolving regulatory landscape. Her expertise in accounting and corporate governance could prove instrumental in guiding strategic decisions and maintaining transparency. For retail investors and stakeholders, the appointment signals a commitment to robust board composition and long-term stability. Further details are available through www.newmediawire.com, and information about the company can be found at www.flatexdegiro.com.
