Clearstream Appoints Philippe Mueller as Head of Digital Products and Transformation for Clearstream Fund Services

• Appointment supports continued development of DLT-enabled fund infrastructure, distribution and transfer agency solutions
• Leadership transition ensures continuity of strategy while bringing additional expertise to Clearstream's digital ambitions

Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group's post-trade business, is appointing Philippe Mueller as Head of Digital Products and Transformation for Clearstream Fund Services, effective immediately.

Mueller will lead the strategic development and market adoption of Clearstream's digital fund solutions, aimed at connecting traditional and digital financial markets. He will be responsible for advancing Clearstream Fund Services' digital product agenda across areas including digital fund distribution, distributed ledger technology (DLT)-enabled fund processing, transfer agency innovation and private markets automation. Working closely with asset managers, distributors, custodians and wealth management firms, his focus will be on delivering greater efficiency, connectivity and transparency across the investment fund ecosystem. Mueller succeeds Olivier Portenseigne, who is pursuing a new opportunity outside the organization.

Mueller brings over 25 years of experience across Clearstream and Deutsche Börse Group, covering fund operations, product management, market infrastructure, and large-scale digital transformation. Since 2022, he has served as Executive Director and Head of Transformation Office & Digital, spearheading enterprise-wide digitalization, delivery discipline, and the strategic integration of FundsDLT into Clearstream Fund Services. Previously, he held several senior leadership roles, including head of Issuer CSD Services, where he initiated next-generation digital issuance solutions, and Head of Investment Fund Operations & Client Onboarding. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of LuxCSD and as a Non-Executive Board Member of Origin Markets and the Luxembourg Capital Markets Association (LuxCMA).

Philippe Seyll, CEO of Clearstream Fund Services, commented: “Our focus is on helping clients navigate the evolution of traditional and digital fund operating models. Philippe's appointment reflects the strength of our succession planning and the depth of expertise within Clearstream. He combines extensive experience across fund services and market infrastructure with a deep understanding of our digital strategy, ensuring continuity and fresh perspectives.”

Philippe Mueller, Head of Digital Product, Clearstream Fund Services, added: “The investment fund landscape is undergoing a structural shift as DLT, tokenization, and digital workflows unlock unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and distribution. Clearstream’s distinctive strength lies in bridging these emerging technologies with established, institutional-grade market infrastructure. Bringing product development and transformation together allows us to execute with agility while supporting our clients at every stage of their digital journey. I look forward to working with our teams, clients, and industry partners to drive the future of fund processing and distribution.”

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About Clearstream Fund Services
Clearstream is the innovative and trusted post-trade business for the global markets. Its segment Clearstream Fund Services delivers solutions for the entire fund ecosystem.
Vestima is the world’s largest fund processing platform providing order execution, settlement and custody services for more than 245,000 funds, ensuring highest asset safety for over 55 fund markets worldwide.
As a global fund distribution platform, Clearstream Fund Services connects international asset managers and fund houses with a global network of distribution partners. It gives access to over 85,000 funds, with value-added services such as trailer fee management and compliance oversight.
Clearstream Fund Services provides premier data management, regulatory and disclosure solutions for the asset management industry and embraces new technologies to help reshape how funds are managed and distributed.
Clearstream is part of Deutsche Börse Group, an international exchange organization and provider of innovative market infrastructures.
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