Dr. Benon Z. Janos
About Dr. Benon Z. Janos
Dr. Benon Z. Janos serves as the CFO and Management Board Member at flatexDEGIRO, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in finance and engineering, with extensive experience in securities trading platforms and strategic expansion across Europe.
Work at flatexDEGIRO
Dr. Benon Z. Janos currently serves as CFO and Management Board Member at flatexDEGIRO, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience within the company, having previously worked as Managing Director for various divisions, including cryptoport and ViTrade, from 2016 to 2022. His tenure at flatexDEGIRO has included significant roles such as Chief Representative of flatexDEGIRO Bank and overseeing operations during a period of growth in the online brokerage sector. He has played a key role in expanding the company's services across 18 European countries and integrating the flatex and DEGIRO brands.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Janos holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Technology and Policy from MIT between 1998 and 2000. Earlier, he completed his Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen, studying from 1991 to 1997. His educational background combines engineering and finance, providing him with a unique perspective in his role as CFO.
Background
Dr. Janos has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in both engineering and finance. He began his career as a Working Student at Pratt & Whitney in 1995 and later worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology. His experience includes positions at prestigious organizations such as Goldman Sachs, where he served as Managing Director in the Securities Division from 2001 to 2014, and as a Summer Associate in 1999 and 2000. He also contributed to the Max Planck Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology during his early career.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dr. Janos has made substantial contributions to the online brokerage industry. He has been instrumental in the strategic expansion of flatexDEGIRO's services across Europe and has overseen significant operational synergies between the flatex and DEGIRO brands. His leadership has helped the company navigate a period of growth and innovation in securities trading platforms. Additionally, he has taken on the role of interim Co-CEO, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the organization.