Cboe Appoints New Leaders for Derivatives and Data Vantage Divisions

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has named Rob Hocking as Executive Vice President, Global Head of Derivatives, and Brian McElligott as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Cboe Data Vantage. Hocking, a seasoned derivatives expert with over 25 years of experience, will oversee Cboe's global derivatives business, including futures and options markets in the U.S. and Europe. His return to Cboe follows previous roles at DRW Trading, Goldman Sachs, and Hull Trading.

The appointments signal Cboe's continued focus on innovation in derivatives and data services. Hocking's background in equity volatility trading and product development aligns with Cboe's flagship offerings like S&P 500 Index options and VIX products. McElligott's leadership in data services comes as market participants increasingly demand sophisticated analytics.