Amsterdam/Brussels, 16 January 2026 – Euroclear is pleased to announce the appointment of Maurice van Tilburg as successor to Hugo Spanjer in the role of Country Head of Euroclear Nederland, effective immediately.
Maurice van Tilburg succeeds Hugo Spanjer, who decided to retire after 21 years of dedicated service to the company. Hugo’s expertise, commitment and leadership have been instrumental in strengthening Euroclear’s presence in the Netherlands and the company extends its gratitude and best wishes for his retirement. Hugo and Maurice have worked closely together to ensure a smooth transition.
Maurice brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having held key positions in the financial and technology sectors. As former CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, he supported tech companies to finance their growth through IPOs and, in previous senior roles, has been in charge of critical business projects as well as development of new services for issuers. His tenure as Managing Director of Techleap provided him with strong insight into the tech ecosystem and the challenges faced by fast-growing businesses. Additionally, Maurice has served on the boards of several startups, helping them build and scale their operations while connecting with investors.
"Maurice’s strategic vision and deep understanding of financial markets and technology make him the ideal person to guide Euroclear Nederland into its next chapter," commented Geert Desmedt, CEO of Euroclear Belgium, Euroclear France, Euroclear Netherlands. "We are confident that his appointment will accelerate innovation, strengthen our position in Europe and support our mission to deliver future-proof, resilient and client-focused services. Maurice’s appointment completes the strengthening of Euroclear’s management team and value proposition in Belgium, France and the Netherlands, following the appointment of Cédric Bayart as Chief Operating Offer and Manöelle Lefèvre as Chief Business Officer for these markets. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Hugo for his outstanding contribution and leadership over many years."
"It’s a privilege to join Euroclear at this exciting moment," said Maurice van Tilburg. "With a network of over 50 markets, Euroclear is uniquely positioned to connect issuers with investors at global scale and thereby support the financing of the real economy. My objective is to support issuers, issuer agents and law firms in attracting capital, while maintaining a sharp focus on innovation. Scale, openness and interconnectivity are fundamental to building more liquid and efficient capital markets. As Europe’s largest CSD group holding over 50% of all securities issued in the EU, Euroclear is a natural consolidator in the European post-trade landscape, serving as an essential gateway to global markets."
