flatexDEGIRO, a leading European online brokerage, has announced the creation of a new executive position, Chief Growth Officer (CGO), and the appointment of Dominik Beier to fill it. The move signals the company's intensified focus on expanding its market share across Europe and appealing to a broader range of investors. Beier, who will report directly to CEO Oliver Behrens, will oversee growth strategy, brand development, and customer engagement at the group level.
The newly established role consolidates responsibilities for growth, brand, and customer development, aiming to better align product offerings, customer experience, and marketing efforts. This strategic reorganization is intended to accelerate flatexDEGIRO's expansion and strengthen its competitive position. The company, which serves over 3.5 million customers in 16 countries, holds more than EUR 100 billion in assets under custody and executed over 75 million securities transactions in 2025, sees significant opportunities to engage new customer segments and further solidify its market leadership.
Dominik Beier brings extensive experience in scaling digital platforms. Most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer at Bitpanda, where he was responsible for marketing, growth, and international expansion. Prior to that, he held leadership roles including CEO of Interwetten Group and senior positions at Sportradar. His track record in driving growth in the fintech and digital sectors made him a fitting choice for this pivotal role.
Oliver Behrens, CEO of flatexDEGIRO, commented on the appointment: “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 expressed his enthusiasm: “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 European footprint and attract a wider demographic of investors. With a strong brand and robust infrastructure, the company aims to leverage this new leadership to drive innovation and growth in the online brokerage sector.
