CEO - BYMA

Gonzalo Pascual Merlo – CEO of BYMA (Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A.) Gonzalo Pascual Merlo is a seasoned financial markets executive, currently serving as the CEO of BYMA (Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A.), Argentina’s leading stock exchange and financial infrastructure provider. With extensive experience in capital markets, securities trading, and financial regulation, he plays a crucial role in modernising Argentina’s financial ecosystem and enhancing its global competitiveness. Leadership at BYMA Since assuming the CEO role in May 2022, Pascual Merlo has led BYMA’s transformation, focusing on: ✅ Market efficiency and liquidity expansion ✅ Technological innovation in securities trading ✅ Regulatory alignment with international financial standards ✅ Promoting sustainable finance and ESG investments Prior to becoming CEO, he held key leadership positions within BYMA, including Market Manager (2018-2022) and Equities & Derivatives Manager (2018), where he was responsible for expanding investment opportunities, enhancing trading platforms, and developing financial instruments. Experience & Industry Impact Beyond BYMA, Pascual Merlo has contributed to Argentina’s financial sector as a Director at TECVAL, Tecnología de Valores, since 2020, focusing on technological advancements in securities trading and financial infrastructure. His career also includes roles in business development, financial consulting, and revenue management, with experience at Mercado de Valores de Buenos Aires, GoBar, and Aerolíneas Argentinas. Shaping the Future of Argentina’s Capital Markets Under his leadership, BYMA is positioning itself as a regional hub for investment and capital markets development, fostering transparency, financial inclusion, and technological progress in Argentina’s evolving economy.