Jos Schmitt

Address: Groenenborgerlaan 16
B-2610 Antwerp
Tel: +32 3 740 11 03
Fax: + 32 3 740 10 02
Internet: www.capco.com
Revenue in 2000: USD 86,8 million

Languages: NL, F, GB, D
Education: M.B.A. Economics and Humanities (1985)

Actual information:
Jos Schmitt leads Market Infrasture Solutions. Jos is particularly focused on unlocking the value of Internet technologies for these organizations' operations. At Capco, Jos established strategic guidelines, defined requirements, and selected solutions for a major U.S. securities market's new trading system. He did the same for a major Asian securities market's integrated trading, clearing, settlement, and depository system. He has also defined the corporate strategy for a major European clearing, settlement, depository, and custody organization and established a data vending business for a major European Alternative Trading System.

Career history:
Consultant at Arthur Andersen (1985-1989); Advisor to the Board of Directors at The Brussels Stock Exchange (1989-1990); General Manager at Belfox (1990-1996); President & CEOand Secretary of the Board of Directors at Belfox, Chairman of the Belgian Derivatives Market Authority (1996-1999); Partner, Global Head of Market Infrastucture Solutions at Capco

Personal view on business life:
Always be open to opportunities and ready to take the required risks to realize them, once they are clearly defined and you believe in them. Be open about the past, the present and the future to ensure trust, commitment and respect from colleagues, clients and partners. Ensure the right balance between creativity and quality, so you can always meet your commitments.