Cboe Taps Ex-ABN AMRO Risk Chief to Oversee Global Risk Management

Event summary

  • Cboe Global Markets will hire Boudewijn Duinstra as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective at a future date.
  • Duinstra brings over 30 years of experience in risk management, clearing, and derivatives markets, including leadership roles at ABN AMRO and ICE Clear Europe.
  • He will lead Cboe's global risk management function, focusing on enterprise risk framework, operational resilience, and governance.
  • Duinstra will be based in Chicago but will also support Cboe's operations in Amsterdam, particularly in Cboe Clear U.S. and European Equities.

The big picture

Cboe's hire of Duinstra underscores the critical role of risk management in the derivatives and clearing markets, particularly as the company expands its global footprint. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and market volatility, strengthening enterprise risk frameworks is essential for maintaining operational resilience and governance. Duinstra's background in systemically important financial institutions positions him to navigate these challenges effectively.

What we're watching

Risk Framework Evolution
How Duinstra's experience in derivatives and clearing will shape Cboe's risk management framework as it scales globally.
Regulatory Alignment
Whether Cboe can maintain operational integrity across its U.S. and European markets under evolving regulatory landscapes.
Strategic Growth
The pace at which Cboe integrates Duinstra's risk expertise into its next phase of growth, particularly in derivatives and clearing.