Bold shift at the helm: Temenos names Takis Spiliopoulos as Chief Executive Officer.
Ad hoc announcement under Art. 53 LR
GRAND-LANCY, Switzerland, December 3, 2025 – Temenos AG (SIX: TEMN), a global frontrunner in banking technology, announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Takis Spiliopoulos as CEO, effective immediately.
Mr. Spiliopoulos joined Temenos in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer and stepped into the role of Interim CEO in September 2025. Over the past year, he has been central to shaping the company’s strategic roadmap and ensuring its successful execution. He brings extensive expertise in software, product development, and the financial technology sector, paired with strong capabilities in people management, strategy, operations, and finance. Takis has a proven history of building and guiding high-performing teams and cultivating a culture of autonomy, accountability, and trust across the organization.
The appointment follows a rigorous, independent search process led by the Board of Directors, with support from an external executive search firm. After evaluating numerous strong internal and external candidates, the Board has confidence in Mr. Spiliopoulos’ proven leadership, industry know-how, and ability to advance Temenos’ long-term strategic goals. The company will begin a search for a new Chief Financial Officer and will provide further updates in due course.
Thibault de Tersant, Chair of the Board, stated:
“On behalf of the Board, I extend congratulations to Takis on his appointment as CEO. He has been pivotal in shaping and implementing our strategy, delivering solid results while continuing to invest in long-term growth. As Interim CEO, Takis demonstrated decisiveness and an execution-focused mindset, bringing the organization together and preserving our corporate culture and values. His leadership has empowered teams to perform for all stakeholders. We are confident he will continue to drive Temenos forward.”
Takis Spiliopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“I am honored to lead Temenos into its next growth chapter and grateful for the Board’s trust. Our strategy and investment plan remain clear, with the strategic roadmap and priorities unchanged; the aim is to deliver value for clients and shareholders alike. Temenos is grounded in values of collaboration, empowerment, and trust. I look forward to partnering with the Executive Committee and teams across the business to strengthen our people-first culture and accelerate future growth.”
Temenos reconfirms its FY-25 guidance, as raised with the Q3-25 results in October 2025, and reiterates targets for FY-28.
