Eurospider strengthens leadership and opts for co-CEO model

Zurich – ETH spin-off Eurospider Information Technology AG is expanding its management team: Eva Selamlar will take over as co-CEO alongside founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors Peter Schäuble on 1 December 2025. Together, they will lead the company into its next phase of growth with a focus on combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

With Selamlar's appointment, Eurospider is responding to the growing demand for technological solutions in the fight against financial crime. The experienced FinTech and RegTech specialist is regarded as a strong implementer who quickly identifies market needs and consistently translates them into practical solutions. She will lead the strategic development of the KYC Spider business unit.

“The requirements in financial crime management are changing rapidly. Technological expertise, data intelligence and regulatory understanding are the keys to success,” says Eva Selamlar. “Eurospider combines these strengths and is ready to set new standards.”

Peter Schäuble, founder and co-CEO, emphasises: “With Eva Selamlar's many years of experience in fintech and financial innovation, we are expanding our expertise and creating a strong, forward-looking leadership duo. The co-CEO model ensures the continuity of the company's development with entrepreneurial spirit and innovative strength.”

Luka Müller-Studer, member of the Board of Directors of Eurospider and founder of Sygnum and MME, adds: “Eurospider is a prime example of Swiss technology with international relevance. With Eva Selamlar and Peter Schäuble, the company is sending a clear signal for a growing future market.”

Eurospider employs 18 people and serves over 500 customers with its intelligent digital platforms, including those in the financial sector. Following the acquisition of KYC Spider two years ago, Eurospider has specifically expanded its software solution in the area of Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering (KYC/AML).

Eurospider Information Technology AG is a spin-off of ETH Zurich and offers intelligent software for accessing relevant information in the areas of compliance, money laundering prevention, knowledge management and media analysis. Eurospider is a pioneer in the fields of semantic technologies, data analysis and machine learning. The company combines research expertise with practical technology development for banks, insurance companies and RegTech companies, among others.

KYC Spider is a leader in regulatory technology (RegTech). With the KYC Toolbox (www.kyc.ch), the platform offers a comprehensive solution that is used to improve regulatory processes in the financial services industry, fintechs and industry. The various tools support the entire compliance process, from onboarding and AML/CFT checks to contract creation and signing.