SimCorp appoints Debbie Townley as Chief People Officer

Experienced HR leader brings more than 18 years of global expertise

London – February 26, 2026 – SimCorp, a global leader in financial technology, today announced the appointment of Debbie Townley as Chief People Officer, as the organization advances its global People & Culture strategy and supports its next phase of transformation.

In this role, Townley will report to Chief Executive Officer Peter Sanderson, effective March 1, 2026. She succeeds Marlene Nyholm Voss, who was recently promoted to the role of Managing Director of People & Culture at Deutsche Börse Group.

“We are thrilled to welcome Debbie to SimCorp at this pivotal moment for our organization,” said Sanderson. “Her deep experience in global HR leadership, combined with her track record driving people-first transformation, will be invaluable as we continue strengthening our culture and delivering on our ambition to be the first choice for global investment management solutions.”

Townley brings more than 18 years of experience across Europe and the U.S., holding senior HR roles that span investment management and financial services. Her experience includes global leadership positions at BlackRock, Brooks Macdonald and at GAM Investments, where she served as Chief People Officer. Townley has a BA (Honours) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford, and will be based in London.