CBOE hires Julie Bauer as head of government relations

Cboe Global Markets Inc. (CBOE: CBOE) announced the hiring of Julie Bauer as Senior Vice President, Head of Government Relations, effective May 19, 2026. Bauer will lead the company's global engagement and advocacy efforts with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.

Bauer joins Cboe from OCC, where she served as Chief External Relations Officer. At OCC, she led engagement with congressional and regulatory policymakers, directed advocacy for the U.S. Securities Markets Coalition on behalf of the listed options industry, and oversaw external communications. She also managed OCC's investor education initiatives, including The Options Industry Council.

Prior to OCC, Bauer served as Senior Vice President of Government Relations at FINRA and previously led government relations for the Chicago Board of Trade.

"We are pleased to welcome Julie Bauer as Head of Government Relations," said Patrick Sexton, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Cboe Global Markets. "Julie brings deep expertise and sound judgment that will help us stay ahead in this dynamic environment, position us for new opportunities, and advance our strategic priorities."

Bauer's hiring follows the retirement of Angelo Evangelou, Chief Policy Officer, in April 2026. She will be based in Washington, D.C., and report to Sexton.

"I'm excited to join Cboe at such a pivotal moment in its growth and transformation," Bauer said. "I look forward to joining its talented government relations and policy team as we engage with policymakers in support of vibrant and secure markets for all investors."

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