Chi-X Australia former CEO steps up

Stock exchange and derivatives market operator Chi-X Australia has appointed Peter Fowler as acting chief executive officer (CEO) following the departure of John Fildes, effective April 12.

In an internal memo, David Morgan, chair of Chi-X Australia, said: "A search is underway to identify [Fildes'] successor. In the meantime, we are fortunate that Peter Fowler, current CXA board director and former CXA CEO, has agreed to act in the CEO role on an interim basis."

He added: "Joe Meyer, Group CFO and COO (of Chi-X Asia Pacific Holdings), will also be devoting more time to the CXA business in this interim period."

Fowler was chief executive of Chi-X Australia from its launch in October 2011 till April 2013 when he was succeeded by Fildes and moved into the role of board director.