Cboe’s New CEO Outlines Growth Strategy Amid Resource Reallocation
Craig Donohue, Cboe Global Markets' newly appointed CEO, emphasized a disciplined approach to capital allocation during his inaugural earnings call. The former CME Group leader, known for orchestrating over $20bn in M&A deals, signaled potential inorganic growth opportunities—but only if they meet stringent strategic and financial criteria.
'We're optimizing Core businesses while selectively evaluating investments,' Donohue stated, citing the recent shuttering of Cboe's Japanese equities division as evidence of this rigor. The exchange operator's global footprint and integrated cash/derivatives offerings remain central to its value proposition.