“Barbara brings with her extensive experience in the financial industry and wide exposure to many areas, including international and derivatives markets,” said Forney. “I’m confident that her background and record of achievement will add to our continued success.”
Before joining the CHX, Richards served for three years as partner and senior vice president of marketing at Lind-Waldock & Co., the largest discount futures brokerage firm. Immediately prior to that, she was executive vice president and head of the marketing division at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Her responsibilities included product marketing, international market development, advertising and marketing services, technology marketing and market data services. Richards was with the CME for more than 15 years.
“The Chicago Stock Exchange re-made itself by becoming technology-driven and customer-centric. Today, with the benefit of both a strong membership and solid leadership, it’s growing rapidly,” said Richards. “It’s a great time to be associated with this organization, and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to work with the members and staff to extend the success the Exchange is now experiencing.”
The Chicago Stock Exchange was founded May 15, 1882 and is the second most active stock exchange in terms of share and trade volume. The CHX is also the fastest-growing exchange providing the strongest force for competition to all U.S. markets. The CHX trades more than 4,500 NYSE, Amex, Nasdaq and CHX-exclusive issues, more than any other stock exchange in the world.
