Andy Gooch has become the new CEO of Nymex Europe Limited, replacing Samuel Gaer, Nymex chief information officer, who served as interim chief executive officer of NEL from when if launched in September 2005.

Gooch has headed both exchange traded and over-the-counter commodities for Calyon SA and is a former non-executive director of the International Petroleum Exchange and the London Metal Exchange.

Gaer will remain in New York to focus on his CIO responsibilities, including the continued