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POWER FOR TODAY. POWER FOR TOMORROW.

Whether you want to trade power for today or the next day: EPEX SPOT is the exchange for the power spot markets at the heart of Europe. It covers France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Together, these countries account for more than one third of the European power consumption.
The Paris-based company with a branch in Leipzig has been created in 2008 through the merger of the power spot activities of the energy exchanges Powernext SA in France and EEX AG in Germany. Driving forward the integration of European power markets is the main goal of EPEX SPOT. Our transnational Day-Ahead and Intraday markets are its motor.

 

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Vision & Values
EPEX SPOT and its markets are situated at the heart of Europe. This is why we are naturally driving forward the market-based integration of the European power market. It positions EPEX SPOT to become the European benchmark.
A growing, innovative and profitable European spot market necessitates excellent customer service. Our members make the market. A trusting relationship between an exchange and its members, as well as clear corporate governance are the keys to success.

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Governance
EPEX SPOT is operated by EPEX SPOT SE which is a European company (a Societas Europaea or SE). EPEX SPOT SE is incorporated in France but the rules that are applicable to it are defined at European level. The foundation of a Societas Europaea (SE) allows companies incorporated in different member states to merge or form a holding company or joint subsidiary, while avoiding the legal and practical constraints arising from the existence of different legal systems.


EPEX SPOT SE equity capital is equally divided between EEX AG and Powernext SA. 

Management

EPEX SPOT SE is a company with a two-tier governance system. The shareholders appoint a Supervisory Board, composed of outstanding actors of the European energy sector, which elects the Management Board, approves the strategy and budget of the company and controls the actions of the management.

The Management Board of EPEX SPOT SE is in charge of operating the Exchange. Its four members are:

  • Mr Jean-François Conil-Lacoste, Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer of EPEX SPOT,
  • Mrs Iris Weidinger, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Financial Officer of EPEX SPOT,
  • Mr Thierry Morello, Chief Operating Officer of EPEX SPOT,
  • and Dr Dr Tobias Paulun, Director.

 

Moreover, two independent bodies have been put in place in order to ensure state of the art governance rules. The Exchange Council ensures the appropriateness of the Market Rules and the Market Surveillance Office is responsible for monitoring the market.

 
 

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