Euronext has officially inaugurated its new Porto office in the city’s historic Pharmacia building, marking a major milestone in the Group’s strategic expansion and continued investment in operational excellence across Europe.
The inauguration, held on 30 September 2025, brought together institutional partners and Portuguese public officials, including the Minister of Economy and of Territorial Cohesion of Portugal, Castro Almeida, and the Mayor of the City of Porto, Rui Moreira. With an opening speech from Stéphane Boujnah, CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext, the ceremony was an occasion to celebrate the transformation of this historic space into a state-of-the-art technology and operations hub.
A new home rooted in heritage
Located in the heart of Porto, the newly renovated Pharmacia building originally opened in 1916 as the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto. Over the past century, it has played a vital role in the city’s scientific and educational life. Euronext’s careful restoration of the building preserves its architectural character, such as its façade and stained-glass windows, while integrating modern infrastructure to support future growth.
Porto employees are moving to the new site from the Boavista building, which served Euronext for nearly three decades, housing the Bolsa de Derivados do Porto since 1996, Euronext Securities Porto (formerly Interbolsa) since 2000, and the Euronext Tech Centre since 2017. The move reflects the Group’s growing footprint in Portugal, with Porto staff growing from 120 in 2017 to around 500 today.
Strategic investment in Porto’s role within Euronext
Porto plays a critical role within Euronext’s European model. It hosts core post-trade operations, the Euronext Securities Porto team and the Group’s Tech Centre, which develops and runs Euronext’s proprietary Optiq trading technology and leads innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and market infrastructure. The move to the new facilities reflects Euronext’s long-term commitment to strengthening its talent and consolidating Porto’s position as a hub of operational excellence, technology and cross-border collaboration. It also supports the Group’s broader ambitions under the ‘Innovate for Growth 2027’ strategic plan, enabling teams to deliver impactful projects that contribute to Europe’s financial integration and resilience.
Honouring local excellence
Reflecting Euronext’s commitment to diversity, cultural depth and inspiration, all meeting rooms in the Pharmacia building are named after prominent Portuguese figures from across disciplines including literature, science, arts, diplomacy and human rights, with full gender parity. The auditorium, named Europa, pays tribute to the Group’s European mission and its cross-border market infrastructure.
A symbol of growth, confidence and ambition
At the ceremony, Stéphane Boujnah, CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext, addressed the significance of this move: “This building represents more than a move. It is a symbol of growth, confidence and ambition. This is Euronext’s federal model in action with local teams, rooted in their communities, bringing expertise that strengthens our pan-European market infrastructure. It demonstrates the power of combining local talent with European ambitions. It shows how Europeans can succeed together when they refuse to fail separately.”
Euronext’s investment in Porto reaffirms its strategic commitment to building a resilient and integrated European capital markets ecosystem. With enhanced facilities, a strengthened team and deep historical roots, the new Porto office is a key step forward in the Group’s long-term European strategy.