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Christopher R. Concannon

CEO and Interim CFO at MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS
Since February 1, 2024
Age
56 years
Education
Holds a B.A. from Catholic University, an M.B.A. from St. John's University, and a J.D. from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law.
Tenure
Joined MKTX as President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2019, also serving as a board member, then promoted to Chief Executive Officer in April 2023 and later assumed the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer in February 2024.

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About

Christopher R. Concannon has played a significant leadership role at MKTX, demonstrating a versatile career path that started with his appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2019. He later advanced to become a board member and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in April 2023 before taking on the additional responsibilities as Interim Chief Financial Officer in February 2024.

Across his tenure at MKTX, he has overseen multiple aspects of the business, contributing to strategic decisions and driving operational improvements. His progression within the firm illustrates a commitment to leadership and innovation within the financial industry.

With over 20 years of experience in the financial and trading sectors, his professional journey includes key roles at notable institutions, adding depth to his expertise. While personal details remain limited, his career accomplishments and educational background highlight a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in business and law.

$MKTX Performance Under Christopher R. Concannon

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
MarketAxess (MKTX)President and Chief Operating OfficerJanuary 2019 – April 2023Held the position before becoming CEO and Interim CFO
MarketAxess (MKTX)Member of the Board of DirectorsSince January 2019Served on the Board prior to current roles
Cboe Global Markets, Inc.President and Chief Operating OfficerUntil 2019Assumed role following the acquisition of Bats Global Markets, Inc.
Bats Global Markets, Inc.PresidentDecember 2014 – 2017Also served as Director (from February 2015) and Chief Executive Officer (from March 2015) until the acquisition by Cboe
NasdaqExecutiveN/AGained significant experience in the exchange industry
Virtu FinancialExecutiveN/AHeld an executive position
InstinetExecutiveN/AHeld an executive position
Morgan Lewis & BockiusAttorneyN/AWorked as an attorney
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)AttorneyN/AServed as an attorney

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$650,000 Annually [N/A]**Fixed annual salary.
All Other Compensation$10,000 Annually [N/A]**Covers benefits such as healthcare, life insurance, disability, and retirement savings plans.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

No information available on performance compensation for 2023 [N/A].