Jos Schmitt

Jos Schmitt is a seasoned professional with over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry internationally, specializing in market infrastructure across various asset classes and geographies.

Before joining Aequitas Innovations, Jos founded the Brilliant Orange group involved in capital markets consulting, technology, and real estate investments. He also held the position of CEO within the Alpha Group, which included the Alpha Exchange, and served as EVP Head of the Americas and Global Head of Capital Markets at Capco, a worldwide professional services company focused on financial services.

Jos Schmitt's career includes roles such as President and CEO of a European Derivatives Exchange and Clearing House, President and CEO of a pan-European Indices Publisher, Chairman of a Derivatives SRO, and Head of Strategy and Business Operations at a European Stock Exchange.

He pursued his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Economics, Business, and Finance from Université De Namur.

Jos is actively involved with various organizations, such as being a Co-Founder, President & CEO, and Board Member at NEO Exchange. Previously, he was a Co-Founder and Board Member at Croatia Unpacked, a Board Member at IIROC (Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada), an Executive Director at Brilliant Orange Storage Solutions, a Board Member at Sunnybrook Foundation, and the CEO of Alpha Group.