CRX Markets AG, a leading digital platform for working capital finance, has appointed Sebastian Hofmann-Werther as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 1, 2026.
Experienced platform executive joins from 360T
Sebastian Hofmann-Werther joins CRX Markets from 360T (Deutsche Börse Group), where he most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer FX & Digital and as a member of the Group Executive Board. In his new role, he will assume overall responsibility for corporate strategy, human resources, as well as the global client business and marketing at CRX Markets. His focus will be on scaling CRX Markets internationally, opening up new markets and client segments, and further strengthening the CRX Markets brand.
Management team unchanged – focus on next growth phase
The existing management team, led by CFO Alexei Zabudkin and CIO Thomas Brusa, remains unchanged and will continue to be responsible for the core areas encompassing capital markets, operations, technology, finance, and regulatory matters.
The Supervisory Board of CRX Markets sees the appointment as a logical step in the company's next growth phase.
“With Sebastian Hofmann-Werther, we are gaining a proven growth and platform expert with a deep understanding of international capital markets and regulated financial infrastructures,” says Stephen Orenstein, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of CRX Markets AG. “His many years of experience in building and scaling digital platforms, his strong customer and market orientation, and his ability to successfully lead organizations through growth phases make him the ideal choice for leading CRX Markets into its next development phase.”
More than 20 years of international platform expertise
Sebastian Hofmann-Werther brings more than 20 years of international experience in capital markets and platform businesses. At 360T, he was most recently responsible for the global client business, sales, and marketing of several highly scalable, regulated financial platforms. In addition, he played a key role in the go-to-market strategy and launch of digital asset solutions within the Deutsche Börse Group.
Future priorities of the new CEO
“CRX Markets has a strong technological foundation, an excellent team, and a compelling positioning in working capital finance,” says Sebastian Hofmann-Werther. “Together with the existing management team, starting on March 1, 2026, I will focus on unlocking the next phase of growth – through targeted talent and leadership development, further internationalization of the business, and the continuous sharpening of our value proposition for clients and financing partners. My goal is to sustainably develop CRX Markets into a leading European working capital finance platform with global reach.”
Experienced platform executive joins from 360T
Sebastian Hofmann-Werther joins CRX Markets from 360T (Deutsche Börse Group), where he most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer FX & Digital and as a member of the Group Executive Board. In his new role, he will assume overall responsibility for corporate strategy, human resources, as well as the global client business and marketing at CRX Markets. His focus will be on scaling CRX Markets internationally, opening up new markets and client segments, and further strengthening the CRX Markets brand.
Management team unchanged – focus on next growth phase
The existing management team, led by CFO Alexei Zabudkin and CIO Thomas Brusa, remains unchanged and will continue to be responsible for the core areas encompassing capital markets, operations, technology, finance, and regulatory matters.
The Supervisory Board of CRX Markets sees the appointment as a logical step in the company's next growth phase.
“With Sebastian Hofmann-Werther, we are gaining a proven growth and platform expert with a deep understanding of international capital markets and regulated financial infrastructures,” says Stephen Orenstein, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of CRX Markets AG. “His many years of experience in building and scaling digital platforms, his strong customer and market orientation, and his ability to successfully lead organizations through growth phases make him the ideal choice for leading CRX Markets into its next development phase.”
More than 20 years of international platform expertise
Sebastian Hofmann-Werther brings more than 20 years of international experience in capital markets and platform businesses. At 360T, he was most recently responsible for the global client business, sales, and marketing of several highly scalable, regulated financial platforms. In addition, he played a key role in the go-to-market strategy and launch of digital asset solutions within the Deutsche Börse Group.
Future priorities of the new CEO
“CRX Markets has a strong technological foundation, an excellent team, and a compelling positioning in working capital finance,” says Sebastian Hofmann-Werther. “Together with the existing management team, starting on March 1, 2026, I will focus on unlocking the next phase of growth – through targeted talent and leadership development, further internationalization of the business, and the continuous sharpening of our value proposition for clients and financing partners. My goal is to sustainably develop CRX Markets into a leading European working capital finance platform with global reach.”
