Anja Greenwood

born 1974
nationality: German


Current position


since 2022

European Commodity Clearing AG, Head of Customer Due Diligence & KYC


Professional experience


since 2022

European Commodity Clearing AG, Head of Customer Due Diligence & KYC

2009–2022

European Energy Exchange AG, Leipzig, Expert Legal, Legal Department

2003–2009

Universität Leipzig, Institute for Banking and Capital Markets Law, Research Assistant, PhD

2002–2003

European Energy Exchange AG, Leipzig, Legal Counsel

2000–2002

District Court, Leipzig, Trainee Lawyer

1999–2000

Eversheds Solicitors, Law firm, Nottingham, UK, Paralegal


Education

Studies in Law (fully qualified lawyer), Universität Leipzig

 

Master of International Commercial Law, LL.M., Nottingham, UK


Relevant knowledge, skills and experience

Anja Greenwood has in-depth knowledge of banking and capital markets law, which she acquired during her time as a research assistant at the Institute for Banking and Capital Markets Law at the University of Leipzig and while pursuing her doctorate. Subsequently, Ms. Greenwood worked for several years in the legal department of European Energy Exchange AG (EEX). There, she primarily handled legal matters related to the clearing operations of the subsidiary European Commodity Clearing AG (ECC). From this role, Ms. Greenwood brings extensive expertise in the areas of clearing, settlement of exchange transactions, and financial and energy regulation. Since 2022, Ms. Greenwood has headed the Customer Due Diligence & KYC division at European Commodity Clearing AG. Her primary areas of focus include regulatory and compliance-related matters as well as the digitization of KYC and due diligence processes. In addition, Ms. Greenwood has been a member of the works council of EEX/ECC since 2019 and is familiar with personnel and co-determination-related topics. She has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG since 2021 and member in its Nomination and Governance Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.


Particular competencies

  • Clearing, settlement and custody business
  • Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Regulatory requirements, law

Board memberships

Statutory supervisory boards

  • Deutsche Börse AG, Frankfurt/Main (listed company), Member of the Supervisory Board since 17 November 2021

Last updated: April 27, 2026