Franz Schmidpeter
About Franz Schmidpeter
Franz Schmidpeter serves as the Global Head of Curex Sales at LMAX Exchange, where he focuses on enhancing trading outcomes for clients through consultancy and innovative analytical tools. Previously, he co-founded BuysideFX and has extensive experience in the buyside FX sector.
Work at LMAX
Franz Schmidpeter serves as the Global Head of Curex Sales at LMAX Exchange, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing trading outcomes for clients by applying a consultative approach rather than a traditional sales methodology. His responsibilities include building strong relationships with clients and collaborating on the development of innovative analytical tools and products tailored to their needs.
Previous Experience at BuysideFX
Prior to his current role, Franz Schmidpeter co-founded BuysideFX, where he worked from 2012 to 2014. His tenure at BuysideFX spanned two years and took place in Burlington, Boston, and London. During this time, he concentrated on the buyside in foreign exchange (FX), assisting clients in strategically analyzing and improving their trading processes.
Education and Expertise
Franz Schmidpeter studied at Verwaltungs- u. Wirtschaftsakademie Muenchen, where he pursued a degree in Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BWL). He completed his studies over a span of 13 years, achieving a Bachelor's degree. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in financial markets and trading strategies.
Achievements in Analytics Development
Franz Schmidpeter developed Cipher, a market-leading analytics platform designed to enhance trading outcomes. This platform leverages real-time market data to support strategic decision-making for clients. His focus on innovation in analytical tools reflects his commitment to improving trading processes and outcomes in the FX market.