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Julien Tessier steps into the role of CEO at Euronext Corporate Services, signifying a major milestone amid rapid growth.

Euronext Corporate Services has announced the appointment of Julien Tessier as its new CEO. This marks a significant milestone for Euronext Corporate Services.

Euronext Corporate Services is a dynamic and integral subsidiary of Euronext, offering a suite of digital solutions in governance, compliance, communication and investor relations. Initially developed to provide services for companies listed on the Euronext stock markets, Euronext Corporate Services is now dedicated to empowering both private companies and public entities, leveraging the expertise acquired through working in the highly regulated environment of listed companies. Its unique suite of software and expert teams help organisations navigate the business landscape, offering practical solutions and strategic insight. 

Euronext Corporate Services has seen rapid and impressive growth since it was first founded in 2016. It currently serves more than 4,500 clients including over 1,000 listed companies, private companies, advisors and public organisations. Clients are located within all Euronext markets and all across Europe, with its solutions used in over 25 countries. Euronext Corporate Services delivered €45.4 million of revenue in 2023 and saw growth of over +30.72% CAGR between 2017 and 2023, making it one of the key growth engines in the Euronext group. Its strong local footprint with over 170 employees means it is ideally placed to support companies wherever they are in Europe.

Julien Tessier states that he has been consistently impressed by the dedication of the Euronext team members across all locations, highlighting his plans to leverage the strength and quality of the teams. Ultimately, Euronext Corporate Services’ vision is to shape tomorrow's corporate solutions software, and to revolutionise every aspect of corporate decision-making. 

Our focus remains on driving innovation and setting the standard in corporate software solutions, all while maximising value for the 4,000+ organisations we proudly serve.

Euronext Corporate Services’ next big step

With its ambitious growth plans and Europe-wide teams, Euronext Corporate Services requires a competent and innovative leader, with the necessary expertise and experience to lead a fast-paced and expanding company. With 17 years of leadership experience across Europe, United States and Asia, Julien Tessier is highly skilled in enterprise sales strategy, scale-up operations, international business development and M&A integration. Mathieu Caron, Head of Primary Markets at Euronext, believes that Julien is positioned to drive the company’s growth ambitions, adding that his leadership will elevate its software offerings in the Investor Relations, Compliance and Governance fields.

Julien’s vision and expertise will empower our clients to achieve unparallelled efficiency, accountability, and success in competitive capital markets.

With the appointment of Julien Tessier as CEO, Euronext Corporate Services is ready to continue its trajectory of rapid growth and innovation.

Key strategic elements  

Julien believes there are four key factors needed to successfully scale and further grow Euronext Corporate Services:

High performing management team, cross-functional collaboration, regular communication with teams, and empowered staff.
 

 

With the strong foundation Euronext Corporate Services has built, I am confident that together, we can make a meaningful difference for the benefit of our clients and teams.

Dedication to clients

Two months into his tenure at Euronext Corporate Services, Julien has been impressed by its continued growth. He highlights Euronext Corporate Services’ dedication to clients, pointing out the benefit of being part of the wider Euronext ecosystem, which gives the company unique access to clients and opportunities to showcase its suite of software and services. 

Our Corporate Solutions – focused on governance, compliance, investor relations, and communication – resonate deeply with the needs of issuers and corporations as they navigate their capital markets path.

Customer-focused solutions

Julien outlines the range of solutions that ensure the needs of clients, listed companies, and organisations are met effectively. These solutions all begin with actively listening to customer feedback, which informs the product roadmap. 

Whether it’s our governance platform for effective board management, our compliance portal ensuring regulatory compliance, or our investor relations solutions for shareholder engagement and financial communication, this continuous improvement approach ensures alignment with our clients’ evolving requirements.

Julien also points out the benefit of comprehensive bundle solutions for corporations preparing to enter the capital markets. He explains that these bundle solutions empower corporations to be compliant with market regulations and successful with investor relations from day one of their capital market journey.

ESG solutions

ESG considerations have evolved into a crucial valuation factor for all corporations, especially those listed on the marketJulien acknowledges Euronext’s unique position between corporations and investors. 

Euronext Corporate Services provides advisory solutions and tools that empower companies to enhance access to capital, identify sustainability expectations, engage effectively with investors.

This in turn allows companies to establish a truly differentiating ESG pillar that strengthens their value proposition.

Euronext Corporate Services solutions: the backbone of the organisation

Euronext Corporate Services solutions are designed to help companies navigate the world of capital markets, EU regulations and relations with stakeholders. These include a set of solutions developed to help with investor relations and communication, which cover CRM and targeting for investor relations, webcast solutions, post-listing advisory and market intelligence, and a board portal solution that helps companies engage effectively with their investors. 

Compliance solutions include an insider list management solution that facilitates companies’ compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation, an employee trading monitoring solution, and a secure whistleblowing software solution that companies can set up for their employees to comply with the EU Whistleblowing Directive.

Euronext Corporate Services also offers a training academy providing certifications and bespoke training. 

Mathieu Caron is proud of the transformative impact of our Corporate Solutions on Euronext clients.

The solutions integrate effortlessly into existing workflows, boosting efficiency, accountability, and strategic decision-making, empowering our listed companies to succeed in their capital markets journey.

Case studies: how Euronext Corporate Services solutions have transformed a company’s strategic processes

Salisbury NHS Trust simplifies governance and boosts efficiency with iBabs

In the healthcare sector, governance efficiency is essential. UK-based Salisbury NHS Trust has significantly streamlined its administrative processes with the iBabs board portal, transforming its operations.

Kylie Nye, the Trust’s Head of Corporate Governance, leverages her extensive NHS experience to navigate the complexities of healthcare governance. With iBabs, she has successfully turned administrative challenges into opportunities for progress.

 

salisbury nhs Case Study

Rabobank increases investor reach and improves communication with Company Webcast

Rabobank transitioned from presenting half-year results in traditional in-person events to online-only webinars to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 

The interactive webinars enabled investor engagement through questions and chat systems, enhancing the overall experience. Stakeholders appreciated the shift towards online communication, particularly the convenience it offers.

 

Rabobank Case study

ComplyLog helps NTE Process move towards its corporate sustainability goals

NTE Process, an Italian engineering firm, trusted and adopted IntegrityLog for whistleblowing. 

The platform was initially used for internal reports, with anonymity for whistleblowers. Employee training sessions were held to promote IntegrityLog and explain the reporting procedure. The solution was later introduced to external personnel. Over time, NTE Process refined its procedure based on feedback and new Italian regulations.

 

Nte process Case study

As issuers and private companies continue to navigate the complexities of the financial landscape in Europe and beyond, they can turn to the suite of services and solutions offered by Euronext Corporate Services to tackle capital markets, ensure compliance and enhance their communication and governance. 

Visit the Euronext Corporate Services website to learn more about our solutions and how they can streamline and secure your business operations.