Cboe Australia announces the appointment of Benjamin Phillips to the role of Director, Market Engagement.

Mr Phillips is an experienced financial markets and exchange executive, with more than 20 years’ experience across equities, derivatives, energy and clearing, and a deep technical understanding of the capital markets ecosystem. He has been working with Cboe Australia in a consulting capacity since May 2022.

In his new role, Mr Phillips will be instrumental in the Cboe Australia tech migration, and the launch of Cboe BIDS Australia, overseeing client engagement, and stakeholder and project management across both projects.

Most recently, Mr Phillips oversaw the secondary markets business of New Zealand exchange NZX Limited, as Executive Director of Markets Development and Clearing.

Prior to his position at NZX Limited, Phillips held several leadership roles in Australia with Citi, E*Trade, ANZ, and Westpac Broking, covering operations, product, strategy, sales, and relationship management.

He holds a Bachelor of Business from Charles Sturt University, a Diploma of Securities and Derivatives from FINSIA and is accredited under RG146 & ADA Level 1 Derivatives.

Cboe Australia Chief Executive Officer, Vic Jokovic, said:

“Ben will be instrumental in our efforts to introduce an enhanced, new generation of block trading to Australian market participants through the launch of Cboe BIDS Australia and the Cboe tech migration.”

Mr Phillips said:

“I’m incredibly excited to contribute to Cboe Australia’s commitment to further enhancing the trading experience of Australian investors.”