flatexDEGIRO, one of Europe's leading online brokerage platforms, has announced the creation of a new executive role: Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Dominik Beier, a seasoned growth executive, will assume the position starting January 2027, reporting directly to CEO Oliver Behrens. This strategic move underscores the company's ambition to intensify its focus on growth, brand development, and customer engagement across Europe.
The newly created CGO role consolidates growth strategy, brand leadership, and customer development at the group level. Beier will be responsible for further developing the group's growth and brand strategy, as well as driving closer integration between product, customer experience, and marketing. By placing these functions under a single executive, flatexDEGIRO aims to strengthen its strategic alignment and accelerate its expansion into new markets and customer segments.
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for the brokerage, which currently serves over 3.5 million customers across 16 countries and holds more than EUR 100 billion in assets under custody. In 2025, the company executed over 75 million securities transactions, demonstrating its robust operational scale. However, the leadership team recognizes significant untapped potential to reach more investors and fortify its market position.
Beier brings extensive experience in scaling digital platforms and driving international growth. Most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer at Bitpanda, where he oversaw marketing, growth, and international expansion. Prior to that, he held leadership roles including CEO of the Interwetten Group and senior positions at Sportradar. His track record in building and scaling platforms aligns with flatexDEGIRO's objectives to enhance its brand and broaden its appeal.
Oliver Behrens, CEO of flatexDEGIRO, commented: "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."
This leadership expansion signals flatexDEGIRO's commitment to further European expansion and attracting new investor segments. By integrating growth and brand strategies at the executive level, the company aims to leverage its existing infrastructure—including its proprietary technology and multiple brokerage platforms—to enhance customer engagement and drive sustainable growth. As the online brokerage landscape becomes increasingly competitive, this strategic appointment positions flatexDEGIRO to capitalize on emerging opportunities and solidify its status as a leading wealth-building platform in Europe.
The creation of the CGO role reflects a broader trend among financial services firms to prioritize customer-centric growth strategies. With Beier at the helm of this new function, flatexDEGIRO is set to pursue more aggressive marketing and product development initiatives, potentially expanding its product offerings and entering new markets. Investors and industry observers will be watching closely to see how this strategic move translates into tangible results in the coming years.
