Name: Kristin Boyd
Job title: Senior Vice President, Global Head of Derivatives Sales & Distribution
Organisation: Cboe Global Markets
1. Brief description of nominee’s role and job.
Kristin Boyd is SVP, Global Head of Derivatives Sales & Distribution at Cboe Global Markets. She leads the firm’s sales, market intelligence and education efforts for Cboe’s derivatives products across its global client base.
2. Short bio (career highlights, education, interests/hobbies).
Kristin joined Cboe in July 2022. Prior to that, she spent nearly 17 years at Credit Suisse, most recently as a Managing Director and Co-Head of the US Equity Derivatives Flow Sales team. Earlier, she led the Import/Export Initiative, supporting clients across EMEA, APAC and LATAM trading US equity derivative products.
She holds a BA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. In 2011, she was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Finance.
Kristin currently serves in local government as a member of her town’s Planning Board. She previously served as Chair of the advisory board for an inner-city Catholic school in East Harlem.
3. What were your professional highlights and challenges of 2025?
2025 was a dynamic year as Cboe worked to meet rising global demand for derivatives and risk management tools. We saw record volumes and strong interest in core products such as S&P 500 (SPX) and Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options. Twenty-nine of the 30 most active SPX trading days occurred in 2025, as investors – including a growing global base – sought liquidity for hedging, income generation and short-dated strategies.
In December, we launched Cboe Magnificent 10 Index futures and options, providing exposure to leading technology and AI names, alongside Continuous Bitcoin and Ether futures. These products offer retail and institutional investors access to high-demand assets through transparent, regulated markets.
Education remains central to our strategy. The Options Institute celebrated its 40th anniversary and launched a new digital learning portal offering on-demand content and progress tracking. We expanded in-person engagement through our Risk Management Conference in Munich and derivatives workshops in Paris, São Paulo and Hong Kong. Our Market Intelligence team supported clients with research including the weekly Macro Volatility Digest, the State of the Industry report and a VIX Decomposition white paper.
As we grow in Asia-Pacific, balancing consistent global service with regional nuances presents challenges. Regulatory frameworks, derivatives familiarity and access barriers vary widely. We expanded our regional team with native speakers and worked closely with local brokers to tailor education and expand market access.
Record activity in SPX and VIX during Global Trading Hours (GTH) reflected strong international demand. To support this, we announced the addition of Russell 2000 Index options to GTH, enabling investors to manage large-cap, small-cap and global equity exposure across time zones.
Overall, 2025 underscored the importance of risk management, client collaboration and agility. By listening and innovating, Cboe strengthened its position as a global derivatives leader.
4. Tell us about a few of your key achievements throughout your career?
While promotions and transactions have been meaningful milestones, the achievements I value most are the people I have mentored. Supporting junior professionals through challenges and watching them grow into senior leaders is the most enduring measure of success in my career.
5. What and who inspires, and has inspired, you to achieve your professional success?
Before entering finance, I was educated at Brebeuf Jesuit in Indianapolis and later at the University of Notre Dame. Both institutions emphasised professional excellence alongside service to others. That philosophy continues to shape my career.
After moving to New York, I joined a group of young professionals volunteering in inner-city schools. I met peers who were ambitious in their careers while also deeply committed to community service. Their example showed me it was possible to pursue both professional success and meaningful impact.
This service work broadened my perspective and strengthened my leadership skills. Solving problems with limited resources, working collaboratively and leading volunteer teams directly informed how I approach challenges in my professional life.
6. How have you overcome setbacks, and what advice would you give to others dealing with setbacks?
I have navigated setbacks by leaning on mentors and peers for perspective. Trusted voices provide clarity during difficult moments and remind you that setbacks are part of any career journey.
My advice is simple: do not isolate yourself. Seek input early. Collaboration often uncovers solutions and can transform a setback into an opportunity for growth.
7. What advice do you have for other women who aspire to be in leadership positions? What is the biggest takeaway you want to leave with the reader?
Invest in your network from day one. Strong leaders seek diverse perspectives and build relationships with people whose experiences differ from their own.
Over time, those connections become both professional resources and trusted confidants. They help identify blind spots, offer confidence when pursuing stretch roles and strengthen decision-making.
Throughout my career, I have built a network of colleagues and clients I rely on when facing challenges. Their insights consistently sharpen my thinking and improve outcomes. Leadership is strengthened by perspective – and perspective is built through connection.