As a global organisation, we stand for recognition, appreciation and inclusion in the working environment. Our Diversity & Inclusion Policy sets out our commitment to an inclusive work environment for all Deutsche Börse Group staff.
Diversity & inclusion



Nationalities
Our colleagues are of >110 nationalities.1)
1) As of 31 December 2021
Education
Our colleagues have diverse professional backgrounds, levels of experience or academic degrees. For example, we employ economists and lawyers as well as natural scientists and humanities scholars. Moreover, we see ourselves as an educational institution and therefore also offer apprenticeships for people without vocational training.
Age
The average age of all our colleagues is 38 years. Further, their average length of service is 7 years.1)
1) As of 31 December 2021
Gender
Deutsche Börse Group
The overall proportion of our female colleagues is 41 per cent.
Position | Women’s share1) |
Women in all management positions | 31% |
Women in junior management positions | 33% |
Women in top management positions | 23% |
Women in management positions in revenue generating functions | 37% |
Women in STEM-related positions | 22% |
Deutsche Börse AG
Position | Women’s share1) |
Women in the first management level below the Executive Board | 12% |
Women in the second management level below the Executive Board | 27% |
Deutsche Börse AG committees
Position | Absolute number | Women’s share1) |
Executive Board members | 6 | 17% |
Supervisory Board members | 16 | 38% |
Employee representatives on the Supervisory Board | 8 | 38% |
Members in the Nomination Committee of the Supervisory Board | 6 | 50% |
Members in the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board | 6 | 33% |
1) As of 31 December 2022
Governance
Diversity & Inclusion Council:
The Council is our official committee composed of members from across all our locations who will represent minority groups. It provides a Group-wide framework and guidance, and its members act as persons of trust for all diversity-related issues.
Guidelines:
At Deutsche Börse Group, we are committed to respectful and appreciative interaction among each other. For this reason, we have several policies and guidelines in place that all colleagues follow.
- Diversity & inclusion policy
- Anti-harassment policy
- Disciplinary action policy
- Code of business conduct
Networks:
Deutsche Börse Group also has various Group-wide networks that are committed to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and help us build cultural expertise. Together with all members, we aim to promote and advance diversity and inclusion throughout our corporate culture.
- marketPride – our LGBTIQ+ community
- Women@DBG – our network for all colleagues who identify as female or non-binary.
At our international locations, various local resource groups also regularly organise different events and activities in the area of diversity.
