Vienna, Austria based crypto exchange operator Bitpanda will undergo its second CEO change in less than a year, announcing that CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad (pictured top left) intends to step down in Q1 2027. Co-Founder and Chief Scientist Christian Trummer (top right) will become Co-CEO alongside him, effective immediately.

Until his departure in Q1 2027, Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad will remain CEO and continue to lead the company. The Board of Directors has initiated a structured search for his successor, with both internal and external candidates under consideration.

Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad became sole CEO of Bitpanda last November, when former CEO Eric Demuth transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman & President of the Board (Verwaltungsratspräsident) of Bitpanda Group AG, the Swiss holding company of the Bitpanda Group.

As Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Christian Trummer brings extensive experience in developing the platform and technology that underpin Bitpanda’s strategy. He will ensure added executive focus on product excellence as Bitpanda develops its multi-asset offering across crypto, stocks, ETFs, and precious metals, and expands its infrastructure for financial institutions.

Eric Demuth, Executive Chairman and President of the Board of Bitpanda, said,

“Lukas has played a key role in building a more diversified business with strong foundations, and I thank him for his commitment. With Christian as Co-CEO, the company enters this next phase of growth from a position of strength, with a reinforced focus on what makes Bitpanda the platform of choice for millions of users in Europe and a natural partner for financial institutions around the globe.”

Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, CEO of Bitpanda, said,

“My decision to step down next year was not an easy one. I am proud of what we have built together, and I remain fully committed to leading Bitpanda until my departure. I look forward to driving our strategy with Christian and our teams.”

Christian Trummer, Co-CEO of Bitpanda, said,

“Twelve years ago, we founded Bitpanda with a simple conviction: investing should be easier and more accessible. I look forward to leading the company with Lukas and our teams as we continue to make Bitpanda more intuitive and capable, and create more value for the customers and partners we serve.”

About Bitpanda

Bitpanda is a leading European broker for crypto and other digital assets. With a selection of more than 650 crypto-assets, nine indices, four precious metals and more than 10,000 stocks, exchange-traded funds and exchange-traded commodities, Bitpanda offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of digital assets available in Europe. With more than 7 million registered users and several blue-chip institutional partners, Bitpanda has earned a strong reputation for trust. This is supported by Bitpanda’s commitment to high regulatory and security standards, with Bitpanda holding regulatory licenses enabling it to offer services across the European Economic Area. In addition to Vienna, Bitpanda has offices in Barcelona, Berlin, Bucharest, Dubai, Malta, Milan, and Zurich.