Tom Attenborough
Tom Attenborough
Head of International Primary Markets,London Stock Exchange
Tom joined the London Stock Exchange Group in September 2013 and is Head of International Business Development within Primary Markets.
In this role, Tom advises UK and international companies and their owners on the process of going public and life as a listed company on London's markets. Prior to joining London Stock Exchange, Tom was at Citigroup for over 15 years as a Managing Director in the Equity Capital Markets division, originating, structuring and executing equity and equity-linked transactions across UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He has originated, structured and executed a large number of IPOs and follow-on capital raisings over the years, including many involving a London listing. Prior to Citi, Tom worked in Kleinwort Benson's Equity Capital Markets team from 1994 to 1997.
Tom graduated from Oxford University with a BA (Hons) degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
About London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange, established in 1773, is one of the world's oldest and largest stock exchanges, headquartered in London, UK. As an international financial center, LSE provides a trading platform for global companies and investors to trade stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.
LSE's primary index is the FTSE 100, comprising the 100 largest companies listed on the exchange by market capitalization, reflecting the overall performance of the UK stock market. Additionally, LSE operates the FTSE 250 and FTSE 350 indices, covering the performance of mid-sized and large companies, respectively.
In recent years, LSE has expanded its global influence through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. For instance, in 2021, LSE completed the acquisition of data analytics company Refinitiv, further strengthening its position in the financial data and analytics sector.