New leadership for SimCorp: Peter Sanderson appointed CEO
New CEO Takes the Helm at SimCorp
Peter Sanderson has been appointed as the new CEO of SimCorp, a leading fintech company, effective from August 2025. He succeeds Georg Hetrodt, who is retiring after a distinguished 27-year tenure with the firm.
Sanderson brings a wealth of experience in investment management and financial technology leadership to his new role. Most recently, he served as Group CEO of GAM Investments from 2019 to 2024, where he gained firsthand experience with SimCorp’s software as a direct client. Prior to GAM, he spent over a decade at BlackRock Investment Management, holding positions such as Managing Director of Multi-Asset Investment Solutions, Financial Markets Advisory, and as a member of the European Executive Committee.
Christian Kromann, chair of SimCorp, expressed confidence in Sanderson’s ability to propel the company’s ambitious objectives. Kromann cited Sanderson’s deep knowledge of the industry, track record for growth, and impressive experience at major investment firms as reasons for his selection.
Sanderson looks forward to working with SimCorp’s world-class team to achieve growth ambitions and believes that SimCorp is uniquely positioned to help clients adapt and grow during periods of market turbulence. He is particularly impressed by SimCorp’s unique, values-based culture.
One of the key partnerships that Sanderson will be addressing is the collaboration between SimCorp and JP Morgan, which is aimed at addressing operational data problems. This partnership will no doubt contribute to SimCorp’s ongoing efforts to provide clients with a competitive advantage by offering a real-time view of their entire portfolio.
With Sanderson at the helm, SimCorp is poised for continued growth and innovation in the investment management industry.
[1] Sanderson’s experience at BlackRock Investment Management. [2] Sanderson’s tenure as Group CEO of GAM Investments. [3] Sanderson’s direct experience with SimCorp’s software as a client at GAM Investments.
[1] In his time at BlackRock Investment Management, Sanderson held prominent positions, such as Managing Director of Multi-Asset Investment Solutions, Financial Markets Advisory, and a member of the European Executive Committee, offering him extensive experience in business and investment.
[2] Prior to his appointment at SimCorp, Sanderson served as Group CEO of GAM Investments from 2019 to 2024, where he gained firsthand experience with SimCorp’s software as a direct client, introducing him to the inner workings of the company.
[Note: there seems to be a grammatical error in the original sentence about Sanderson's roles in GAM Investments. The sentence should be rephrased as: "Prior to GAM, he spent over a decade at BlackRock Investment Management, but starting from 2019, he served as Group CEO of GAM Investments until 2024."]
