Devexperts, a financial technology company serving more than 20 million traders daily, has appointed Rainer Fuchsluger as Global Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The Dublin-based firm announced the leadership transition on October 7, 2026, as it approaches its 25th anniversary. Fuchsluger, who brings 25 years of experience in capital markets technology, replaces Ben Hurley, who departs after four years with the company, including two as CEO.
- Employee count: More than 800 across 10 global offices
- Daily users: 20 million traders
- AI integration: Embedded in more than half of the software development pipeline
- Founded: 2002 (25th anniversary in 2027)
Fuchsluger’s mandate focuses on expanding Devexperts‘ value chain across the full investment and trade lifecycle while accelerating international growth. His priorities include delivering greater client value through cloud computing and artificial intelligence, alongside strengthening the company’s offering in capital markets infrastructure. Before joining Devexperts, Fuchsluger held senior leadership roles at LSEG, Wolters Kluwer, SS&C and Thomson Reuters, with extensive expertise in financial software, market data, exchange technology and critical market infrastructure. He has worked across London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Switzerland.
Devexperts has built something very special over nearly 25 years, combining deep capital markets expertise, advanced technology and exceptional people with strong client relationships, including banks, brokerages, exchanges and wealth managers. I’m grateful to Michael and the Board for their confidence in me and excited to build on the company’s achievements.
– Rainer Fuchsluger, Global Group CEO of Devexperts
Capital markets are evolving rapidly, driven by demand for trusted data and analytics, resilient market infrastructure and the accelerating adoption of cloud computing and AI. My priority is to stay close to our clients, understand their evolving needs and bring our capabilities closer together across the investment and trade lifecycle. By combining our expertise with continued investment in advanced technologies, we can strengthen our offering and help clients navigate increasingly complex markets without compromising on performance or resilience.
– Rainer Fuchsluger, Global Group CEO of Devexperts
I would like to thank Ben for his leadership and commitment over the past four years and welcome Rainer at an important time for the company. His deep knowledge of global financial markets, combined with a proven track record of scaling technology businesses across major financial centres, will help us build on our strengths and realise our ambitions for international growth.
– Michael Babushkin, Founder of Devexperts
Devexperts serves hundreds of clients globally, including banks, brokerages, exchanges and wealth managers. The company will mark its 25th anniversary next year with a global programme led by Fuchsluger, recognizing the people, clients and technology that have shaped the firm while setting out its vision for the future.
Rainer Fuchsluger, Global Group CEO of Devexperts. Source: LinkedIn
Michael Babushkin, Founder of Devexperts. Source: LinkedIn
