FIA today announced the winners of its President's Award, an annual honour that recognizes outstanding individuals for their contributions to the global cleared derivatives industry over the past year.
The 2026 class of President's Award winners are:
The 2026 class of President's Award winners are:
- Kate Simpson, JP Morgan, Operations
- Samina Anwar, Cargill, DMIST
- Rebekah Metz, FIA Tech, EATM
- Joanna Boyle (formerly Williams), bp, Commodities
- Viktor Vadasz, Morgan Stanley, Advocacy
- Simon LaForet, BNP Paribas, EMIR 3.0
“FIA depends on the leadership and expertise of professionals across our member firms to advance industry-wide initiatives, shape thoughtful comment letters, keep the marketplace informed about emerging developments and respond swiftly to unforeseen market events,” said FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken. “This award honours six individuals whose direct and impactful contributions have strengthened our work in 2025. We are sincerely grateful for their partnership and their commitment to promoting open, transparent and competitive derivatives markets.”
The FIA President's Award honours outstanding individuals for their direct and meaningful contributions to FIA’s work through its divisions, committees and working groups over the past year. This award is in addition to the FIA Hall of Fame, which honours the lifetime achievements of key individuals in the listed and cleared derivatives industry.
Learn more about the 2026 President's Award winners.
The FIA President's Award honours outstanding individuals for their direct and meaningful contributions to FIA’s work through its divisions, committees and working groups over the past year. This award is in addition to the FIA Hall of Fame, which honours the lifetime achievements of key individuals in the listed and cleared derivatives industry.
Learn more about the 2026 President's Award winners.
