Nicolas Aguzin

Alejandro Nicolás Aguzin (nicknamed Gucho; Chinese: 歐冠昇; born 1968) is an Argentinian banker. He was the chief executive officer of Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Limited (HKEX) between May 2021 and February 2024.

Prior to this, he was the chief executive officer of international private bank at J.P Morgan Chase.

Early life Aguzin was born circa 1968 in Formosa, Argentina. He attended St. George's College, Quilmes since 10 years old. He moved to the United States to attend the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he received a bachelor degree in Economics.

Career Aguzin joined J.P Morgan Chase in 1990 in Buenos Aires as a financial analyst. Between 1990 and 2005, he held a variety of roles in New York and Buenos Aires including Head of the Investment Banking Division in Latin America.

In December 2023, HKEX announced that Aguzin informed the board that he will not seek reappointment at the end of his contract in May 2024. His term was marked by difficulties which included regulatory crackdowns, COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in profits leading to the HKEX share price plunging 42%. Aguzin left his role two months early at the end of February 2024 and was succeeded by Bonnie Chan.

Personal life Aguzin is a permanent resident of Hong Kong where he currently resides with his wife, Ines.

Aguzin sits on the board of directors of MercadoLibre, and is also on the boards of trustees of the Asia Society and the Eisenhower Fellowships.