ASX CEO Helen Lofthouse To Resign in May 2026; ASX.LN Down

Helen Lofthouse, CEO of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), will step down in May 2026, according to an internal memo released February 11, 2026. The resignation follows a strategic review of leadership, with no immediate replacement announced. ASX.LN fell 2.3% in late trading on the news, reflecting market uncertainty about governance changes and trading volume stability. The ASX has not provided a new timeline or interim leadership details pending confirmation from the board. Shareholders will be notified of the formal resignation notice and subsequent governance changes in the coming weeks.