The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) announced today the appointment of Thomas Callahan, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Liffe U.S., the U.S. futures exchange of NYSE Euronext, to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Callahan joined NYSE Euronext in 2008. Prior to joining NYSE Euronext, he was the Head of Global Financial Futures and Options at Merrill Lynch where he was responsible for global listed derivatives for debt, equity, FX and commodity products. Mr. Callahan also held various leadership positions during his 15 year tenure at Merrill Lynch, in both New York and London. Prior to that, Mr. Callahan worked for Prudential Securities, where he began his career in 1992.
Mr. Callahan is a 1991 Graduate of Harvard University. He replaces Edward Boyle who has left NYSE Euronext.
"We are pleased Tom has joined our Board of Directors," said Wayne Luthringshausen, OCC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Tom’s experience and industry knowledge are a welcome addition to our Board."