Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited announced the following appointments with a view to optimizing the existing business structure in preparation for the launch of the Strategic Plan 2016-18. Such appointments, subject to regulatory approvals, are planned to take effect on 1 January 2016. Mr. Trevor Spanner, the Chief Executive of LME Clear Limited, will relocate from London to Hong Kong to succeed Mr. Henry Ingrouille as HKEx's Chief Operating Officer.

In his new role, Mr. Spanner will lead a new division, Platform Development - to oversee and execute the Group's major platform projects, and he will report directly to HKEx's Chief Executive. Mr. Henry Ingrouille has decided to pursue interests outside of HKEx, but will remain with HKEx till the end of March 2016 for a smooth transition.