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David Schwimmer has been named CEO of the London Stock Exchange and the internet had a field day

WE WERE ON A TAX BREAK!

David Schwimmer has been named CEO of the London Stock Exchange and the internet had a field day
13 April 2018

The London Stock Exchange has appointed a new CEO and Twitter has taken a real shine to the new boss’ name: David Schwimmer.

After chief executive Xavier Rolet quit last November, former Goldman Sachs investment banker Schwimmer will take over the important finance role this August.

Now, if you ask me, this is a little annoying because Ross is far and away the worst Friend of the bunch. How amazing would it be if, for example, the next Governor of the Bank of England was called Lisa Kudrow or if a guy called Matt LeBlanc was appointed the Royal Astronomer? There’s just so much untapped potential! 

But this hasn’t stopped the internet – here’s some of their best gags about the new CEO: 

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