Natasha Cazenave Joins ESMA as Executive Director

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has named Natasha Cazenave as its Executive Director, succeeding Verena Ross.

Natasha, who is currently Deputy Secretary General, Head of Policy and International Affairs at the French Securities Markets Authority (AMF), is entrusted with a five-year term, renewable once. She will officially undertake the new position on June 1, 2021.

Natasha has longstanding and profound expertise in stock and securities industries for nearly 20 years. Prior to AMF, she worked as Senior Consultant in Ernst&Yong and Senior Manager in Deminor successively.

Natasha said: “I am honoured by this appointment and eager to work with the members of the Board and ESMA’s committed staff as the organisation begins a new phase of development.”

Anneli Tuominen, Interim Chair of ESMA, said: “I welcome today’s appointment of Natasha Cazenave as ESMA’s new Executive Director. She brings with her a wealth of experience from the public and private sectors, which will benefit ESMA as it enters its second decade. The members of the Management Board and the Board of Supervisors are looking forward to working with Natasha in implementing its ambitious Work Programme and preparing for future challenges and responsibilities. On behalf of the Board of Supervisors I would like to warmly thank Verena Ross for her role over the past ten years in making ESMA the successful EU authority it is today.”