Bitpanda announced on November 3, 2025, that Eric Demuth would leave his role as co-chief executive. He took the title Executive Chairman and President of the Board of Bitpanda Group AG, the Swiss holding company, after more than a decade leading the exchange1. Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad became sole chief executive on November 3, 20252.
Three of Bitpanda's 8 leadership moves on the record came in 2025
Leadership moves CryptoLately has verified at Bitpanda, by year
- 2025: 3
- 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026
Moves: The Moves Ledger, CryptoLately's record of verified leadership moves, Oct. 3, 2016 to Oct. 2, 2026.
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
20 CEO exits on the record in 2025
CEO exits CryptoLately has verified, by year; 2026 through Oct. 2, 2026
- 2025: 20
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026
Moves: The Moves Ledger, CryptoLately's record of verified leadership moves, Oct. 3, 2016 to Oct. 2, 2026.
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 18 |
The move
Demuth called the handoff a continuation of his work. “Over the past ten years, Bitpanda has evolved from a bold idea into one of Europe's most trusted digital investment platforms. As we enter the next phase of our global journey, I remain fully involved in shaping Bitpanda's strategy and expansion,” he said1. He named the work his new title would carry. “In my new role as Executive Chairman and President of the Board I'll continue to work closely with Lukas and our teams to push the company forward, strengthen our strategic foundation, and ensure Bitpanda remains a driving force of financial innovation in Europe and beyond,” Demuth said.
Enzersdorfer-Konrad credited his predecessor for the platform's growth. “Eric's vision and growth mindset have been and continue to be fundamental to Bitpanda's success. As he transitions into his new role as Executive Chairman, we'll continue working closely together to execute our global growth strategy and make investing simple, secure, and accessible for everyone, everywhere,” he said1. Silicon Canals reported Demuth had served as CEO for 11 years before the change2.
Before and after the handoff
Demuth co-founded Bitpanda in 2014 with Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer. Silicon Canals called it "a bold Austrian startup" that grew into a platform serving millions of users and institutional partners2. Bitpanda's own announcement called the transition a sign of maturity, pointing to "robust governance, strong leadership, and ambitious global vision"1. Enzersdorfer-Konrad took sole responsibility for daily operations as chief executive. Demuth's new title gave him oversight of long-term strategy and global expansion from the board level.
What to watch
Enzersdorfer-Konrad ran Bitpanda as sole chief executive for about ten months. On September 15, 2026, he said he would leave, and Trummer became co-CEO. The next test for Demuth's board role arrives with that transition. Watch whether the succession search the board opened in September 2026 settles on an internal or an external candidate, and what part Demuth plays in that choice as chairman.
Sources
- Bitpanda, "Bitpanda CEO, Eric Demuth takes role as Executive Chairman & President of the Board," Bitpanda, Nov. 3, 2025, https://blog.bitpanda.com/en/bitpanda-ceo-eric-demuth-takes-role-executive-chairman-president-board
- Vigneshwar Ravichandran, "Bitpanda co-founder Eric Demuth passes the CEO baton to Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, takes up Executive Chairman role," Silicon Canals, Nov. 3, 2025, https://siliconcanals.com/bitpanda-co-founder-eric-demuth-executive-chairman/