Cboe Appoints Prashant Bhatia to Lead Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced it has appointed Prashant Bhatia as Executive Vice President, Head of Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development, effective September 2, 2025.

In this role, Mr. Bhatia will partner with Cboe's executive leadership team to develop and execute the company's enterprise business strategy, helping the company to focus on identifying high-impact opportunities for growth and further strengthening Cboe's position as an industry leader.

"Prashant will be a highly valued addition to our leadership team as he works with us to refine our strategy, optimize our business, and explore new growth opportunities for Cboe. His keen understanding of our competitive landscape and his rigorous approach to financial decision-making will further enhance our ability to deliver long-term growth to our shareholders," said Craig Donohue, Chief Executive Officer of Cboe Global Markets.

Prashant Bhatia said: "I am pleased to join Cboe's impressive leadership team and look forward to collaborating with them to explore new growth opportunities that position Cboe for continued success." 

Mr. Bhatia has advised the management team and worked closely with Cboe's board of directors since December 2023. He previously led Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development at TD Ameritrade for 11 years during a period of transformative organic and acquisition-driven growth. Earlier in his career, he served as an equity research analyst covering the financial services industry, with a focus on brokers and asset managers. He brings more than 30 years of global experience in the financial services sector.

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Above all, we are committed to building a trusted, inclusive global marketplace that enables people to pursue a sustainable financial future. To learn more about the Exchange for the World Stage, visit www.cboe.com.

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