Bourse Direct

About Bourse Direct

Catherine Nini has served as Chair of the Management Board of Bourse Direct since January 2005. In that role, she has led the execution of the strategy of one of France’s leading online brokerage firms. Her mandate was renewed on 14 May 2024 for a further two-year term, underscoring the continuity of her leadership within the company’s governance structure. Bourse Direct is organized as a French public limited company with a Management Board and Supervisory Board, making the Chair of the Management Board central to both operational leadership and strategic direction. Beyond Bourse Direct, Catherine Nini holds several positions within the VIEL & Cie group and related financial-market entities. She is Chief Financial Officer of VIEL & Cie SA, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Viel et Compagnie-Finance SE, and a director or board representative in multiple group entities and market institutions, including EASDAQ and the Berlin Stock Exchange. These responsibilities point to substantial expertise in financial intermediation, asset management, and the governance of listed and regulated entities. Her career sits at the intersection of regulatory rigor and the digital transformation of investment services. Under her leadership, Bourse Direct has reinforced its position as France’s leading independent online brokerage by number of executed orders, while broadening its offering across order execution, account administration, custody services, and savings solutions. The group also emphasizes its ability to support investors over the long term, backed by a significant customer base and an operating model focused on efficiency, compliance, and client service. Catherine Nini therefore represents an experienced executive profile combining market expertise, prudential know-how, and corporate governance discipline. Her long tenure at the helm of the Management Board reflects both stability and strategic consistency, helping Bourse Direct pursue organic growth while maintaining a strong framework of control, financial discipline, and sustainable business development.