[CXOTALK 885] Inside the World's Largest Options Exchange: Where Milliseconds Mean Millions

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How do you manage operations for a global exchange trading around the clock, five days a week, in a high-stakes, rapidly evolving environment? In CXOTalk episode 885, Chris Isaacson, Chief Operating Officer of Cboe Global Markets, shares an insider’s perspective on the operational complexities and leadership strategies essential for running one of the world’s largest exchange operators.

Key topics include:

• Maintaining operational resilience during extreme market volatility.

• Introducing innovative trading products and expanding market capabilities globally.

• Balancing the needs of institutional investors and retail traders, ensuring fairness and reliability.

• Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI, ultra-low latency trading infrastructures, and unified global connectivity to drive operational excellence and business growth.

• Leadership strategies to drive peak performance

Tune in for valuable insights on leadership, resilience, innovation, and the essential operational principles that keep global financial markets running smoothly and efficiently.

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Episode Participants

Chris Isaacson is responsible for running and integrating the global operations of the Cboe Global Markets, including oversight of all technology and operations, risk management and information security, the trade desk, infrastructure, and data and analytics. Isaacson chairs the Cboe Digital Exchange and Cboe Clear US boards of directors. Isaacson also serves as an exchange director on the board of directors for the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization. He is passionate about leadership development and sponsors Cboe's leadership development program, Cboe Lead the Way.

Michael Krigsman is a globally recognized analyst, strategic advisor, and industry commentator known for his deep expertise in business transformation, innovation, and leadership. He has presented at industry events worldwide and written extensively on the reasons for IT failures. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in more than 50 books and journal articles; his commentary on technology trends and business strategy reaches a global audience.

June 27: Chris Isaacson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Cboe Global Markets

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July 25: Lord Tim Clement-Jones, Member, UK House of Lords, and Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow and Chair of the Accelerator with the Alfred Lee Loomis Innovation Council at the nonpartisan Henry L. Stimson Center

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