WisdomTree Appoints Alexis Marinof as CEO, Europe to Strengthen Regional Growth and Market Presence

Alexis, who has been leading WisdomTree’s European exchange-traded fund (ETF) and exchange-traded product (ETP) business since 2019, will assume the CEO title to further enhance the firm’s client and regulatory engagement, market credibility and execution capabilities in the region. He will continue reporting to WisdomTree’s global President and COO, Jarrett Lilien, ensuring seamless alignment with the company’s global strategy.

“Alexis has played a critical role in driving WisdomTree’s success in Europe. His leadership has positioned us as a key player in the region, and his elevation to CEO will further strengthen our ability to deliver innovative solutions to our clients,” said Jarrett Lilien, global President and COO. “We are confident that Alexis will continue to build on this momentum as we further deepen our European presence.”

WisdomTree’s European business recently hit a new record AuM of $34.4bn¹ under Marinof’s leadership.

Marinof added “Stepping into the European CEO role reflects WisdomTree’s deep commitment to the region and our mission to drive ETF innovation. As the European ETF market continues its strong growth, we are uniquely positioned to meet investor demand through differentiated solutions and a client-first approach. I look forward to leading our team in this next phase of expansion and deepening our relationships with clients, partners, and regulators across Europe.”

Alexis has served as Head of WisdomTree Europe since August 2019. He joined WisdomTree Europe in July 2017 as Head of European Distribution, a position he held until April 2018, when he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer to oversee the post-acquisition integration of the European business of ETF Securities and expand WisdomTree’s multi-product European ETP business. Prior to joining WisdomTree, Alexis held various senior roles at State Street Global Advisors, including EMEA Head of SPDR ETFs and COO For Distribution, EMEA, and managed teams across the Middle East, Africa and Nordic regions.

WisdomTree remains committed to delivering innovative investment solutions and deepening relationships within the European market. This appointment underscores the company’s long-term strategic vision for continued growth and ETF leadership in the region.

In October 2024, WisdomTree celebrated the 10-year anniversary of WisdomTree in Europe. Since entering the region, WisdomTree has delivered differentiated and value-add solutions to European investors through a comprehensive range of ETPs across all asset classes.

¹ Source: WisdomTree, as at 20 February 2025