Miami International Holdings Announces Expanded Roles for Shelly Brown and Joseph W. Ferraro
Miami International Holdings (NYSE: MIAX) announced expanded roles for Shelly Brown and Joseph W. Ferraro III, effective November 10, 2025, to support MIAX Futures strategic growth initiatives.
Shelly Brown was appointed Chief Executive Officer of MIAX Futures and Chief Strategy Officer of Miami International Holdings; he will oversee growth and the planned launch of futures on the Bloomberg 500 Index in Q1 2026, subject to Commodity Futures Trading Commission filings. Brown has been with the company since 2011 and helped the options business reach a 19.4% monthly market share in October.
Joseph Ferraro was appointed President of MIAX Products, LLC, while retaining his role as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel; he will manage index product relationships and expand proprietary offerings, building on prior work including the 2020 MIAX Futures acquisition, an exclusive Bloomberg licensing agreement, and the Onyx platform launch.
Miami International Holdings (NYSE: MIAX) ha annunciato ruoli ampliati per Shelly Brown e Joseph W. Ferraro III, efficaci dall'11 novembre 2025, per supportare le iniziative di crescita strategica di MIAX Futures.
Shelly Brown è stato nominato Amministratore Delegato di MIAX Futures e Chief Strategy Officer di Miami International Holdings; supervisionerà la crescita e il lancio pianificato dei futures sul Bloomberg 500 Index nel primo trimestre del 2026, soggetto alle pratiche presso la Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Brown è entrato in azienda nel 2011 e ha contribuito a far raggiungere al business delle opzioni una quota di mercato mensile del 19,4% nel mese di ottobre.
Joseph Ferraro è stato nominato Presidente di MIAX Products, LLC, mantenendo il ruolo di Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel; gestirà le relazioni con i prodotti indicizzati ed espanderà l'offerta proprietaria, basandosi sul lavoro precedente tra cui l'acquisizione di MIAX Futures nel 2020, un accordo di licenza esclusivo con Bloomberg e il lancio della piattaforma Onyx.
Miami International Holdings (NYSE: MIAX) anunció roles ampliados para Shelly Brown y Joseph W. Ferraro III, con efecto a partir del 10 de noviembre de 2025, para apoyar las iniciativas estratégicas de crecimiento de MIAX Futures.
Shelly Brown fue nombrado Director Ejecutivo de MIAX Futures y Director de Estrategia de Miami International Holdings; supervisará el crecimiento y el lanzamiento planificado de futuros en el Bloomberg 500 Index en el primer trimestre de 2026, sujeto a presentaciones ante la Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Brown ha estado en la empresa desde 2011 y ayudó al negocio de opciones a alcanzar una participación de mercado mensual del 19,4% en octubre.
Joseph Ferraro fue nombrado Presidente de MIAX Products, LLC, manteniendo su rol como Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel; gestionará las relaciones de productos de índices y ampliará la oferta propietaria, aprovechando trabajos previos, incluida la adquisición de MIAX Futures en 2020, un acuerdo de licencia exclusivo con Bloomberg y el lanzamiento de la plataforma Onyx.
Miami International Holdings (NYSE: MIAX)는 Shelly Brown과 Joseph W. Ferraro III의 역할을 2025년 11월 10일부로 확대 발표하여 MIAX Futures의 전략적 성장 이니셔티브를 지원합니다.
Shelly Brown은 MIAX Futures의 최고경영자(CEO)와 Miami International Holdings의 최고전략책임자(CSO)로 임명되었으며, Bloomberg 500 지수의 선물 도입의 성장과 계획된 출시에 대해서 감독할 예정이며 이는 Commodity Futures Trading Commission 제출에 따른 것입니다. Brown은 2011년부터 회사와 함께했고 옵션 사업이 10월에 월간 시장점유율 19.4%를 달성하는 데 기여했습니다.
Joseph Ferraro는 MIAX Products, LLC의 사장으로 임명되었으며, 여전히 수석 부사장, 차장 법무책임자의 역할을 유지합니다; 지수 상품 관계를 관리하고 독점적 제안을 확장할 것이며, 2020년 MIAX Futures 인수, Bloomberg 독점 라이선스 계약, Onyx 플랫폼 출시 등 이전 작업을 바탕으로 할 것입니다.
Miami International Holdings (NYSE: MIAX) a annoncé des rôles élargis pour Shelly Brown et Joseph W. Ferraro III, à compter du 10 novembre 2025, pour soutenir les initiatives de croissance stratégique de MIAX Futures.
Shelly Brown a été nommé Chief Executive Officer de MIAX Futures et Chief Strategy Officer de Miami International Holdings; il supervisera la croissance et le lancement prévu des futures sur le Bloomberg 500 Index au cours du premier trimestre 2026, sous réserve des dépôts auprès de la Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Brown est chez l'entreprise depuis 2011 et a aidé le secteur des options à atteindre une part de marché mensuelle de 19,4 % en octobre.
Joseph Ferraro a été nommé Président de MIAX Products, LLC, tout en conservant son rôle de Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel; il gérera les relations avec les produits d’indice et élargira l'offre propriétaire, s'appuyant sur des travaux antérieurs, notamment l'acquisition de MIAX Futures en 2020, un accord de licence exclusif avec Bloomberg et le lancement de la plateforme Onyx.
Miami International Holdings (NYSE: MIAX) gab er erweiterte Rollen für Shelly Brown und Joseph W. Ferraro III bekannt, mit Wirkung ab dem 10. November 2025, um MIAX Futures strategische Wachstumsinitiativen zu unterstützen.
Shelly Brown wurde zum Chief Executive Officer von MIAX Futures und zum Chief Strategy Officer von Miami International Holdings ernannt; er wird das Wachstum und den geplanten Start von Futures auf dem Bloomberg 500 Index im ersten Quartal 2026 beaufsichtigen, vorbehaltlich der Einreichungen bei der Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Brown ist seit 2011 im Unternehmen und hat dem Optionen-Geschäft geholfen, einen monatlichen Marktanteil von 19,4% im Oktober zu erreichen.
Joseph Ferraro wurde zum Präsidenten von MIAX Products, LLC ernannt, behält jedoch seine Rolle als Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel bei; er wird Index-Produktbeziehungen verwalten und proprietäre Angebote ausbauen, basierend auf früherer Arbeit, einschließlich der 2020er Übernahme von MIAX Futures, einem exklusiven Bloomberg-Lizenzvertrag und dem Start der Onyx-Plattform.
Miami International Holdings (NYSE: MIAX) أعلنت عن أدوار موسّعة لـ Shelly Brown و Joseph W. Ferraro III، اعتباراً من 10 نوفمبر 2025، لدعم مبادرات النمو الاستراتيجي لـ MIAX Futures.
Shelly Brown تم تعيينه المدير التنفيذي لـ MIAX Futures ورئيس استراتيجية Miami International Holdings؛ س supervises النمو والإطلاق المخطط للعقود المستقبلية على Bloomberg 500 Index في الربع الأول من 2026، رهناً بتقديمات إلى لجنة تجارة العقود الآجلة للسلع. Brown مع الشركة منذ 2011 وساعد قسم الخيارات في تحقيق حصة سوقية شهرية قدرها 19.4% في أكتوبر.
Joseph Ferraro تم تعيينه رئيساً لـ MIAX Products, LLC، مع الاحتفاظ بدوره ك Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel; سيدير علاقات منتجات المؤشرات وسيزيد من العروض الملكية، بناءً على العمل السابق بما في ذلك استحواذ MIAX Futures في 2020، واتفاق ترخيص حصري مع Bloomberg، وإطلاق منصة Onyx.
- Planned launch of Bloomberg 500 futures in Q1 2026 (CFTC filings pending)
- Options market share reached 19.4% in October 2025
- Shelly Brown promoted to CEO MIAX Futures and Chief Strategy Officer
- Joe Ferraro promoted to President of MIAX Products while retaining legal role
- Company cites significant investments in MIAX Futures technology infrastructure
- Existing exclusive index licensing relationship with Bloomberg referenced
- None.
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Senior promotions align leadership to support a planned futures launch and broaden proprietary index products, strengthening MIAX's futures strategy.
These role changes place Shelly Brown as CEO of MIAX Futures and Chief Strategy Officer at Miami International Holdings, centralizing responsibility for executing the exchange's growth plan and the planned launch of futures on the Bloomberg 500 Index in
Execution depends on regulatory approvals and successful product adoption; the announcement only confirms intent and internal capability, not approval or demand. Key operational risks include the timing and outcome of the CFTC filings and the market reception of a new Bloomberg index futures product. Watch regulatory milestones and any specified launch dates through
New Appointments to Support Strategic Growth Initiatives in Futures
Mr. Brown was appointed Chief Executive Officer of MIAX Futures. In this role, he will oversee the execution of the exchange's growth strategy including the upcoming launch of futures on the Bloomberg 500 Index in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory filings with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In addition, Mr. Brown was appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Miami International Holdings. He has been with the company since 2011, contributing significantly to the growth of its options business which reached a monthly market share of
"Shelly is a seasoned executive in our industry with a deep understanding of the roadmap to launching several key futures products in our pipeline," said Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MIAX and Chairman of MIAX Futures. "I can't think of anyone who brings more operational knowledge and efficiency to the table than him."
Mr. Ferraro was appointed President of MIAX Products, LLC, a subsidiary of MIAX focused on the development and licensing of new proprietary products. He will leverage his extensive industry experience to manage index product relationships and expand the company's proprietary product offering, with a current focus on Bloomberg equity index derivatives products. Mr. Ferraro will also continue in his existing role as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at MIAX. He joined the company in 2016, playing a key role in its 2020 acquisition of MIAX Futures, exclusive index licensing agreement with Bloomberg, and MIAX Futures Onyx trading platform launch.
"Joe's expert guidance in the acquisition and development of MIAX Futures will continue to help further our proprietary product offering in this expanded role," Mr. Gallagher added. "We have made significant investments in developing MIAX Futures' technology infrastructure to prepare for expanded product offerings. With our signature MIAX technology now in place, I am confident in the abilities of both Shelly and Joe to lead critical operational aspects of our futures business and strategy."
About MIAX
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MIAX) is a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes and geographies. MIAX operates nine exchanges across options, futures, equities and international markets including MIAX® Options, MIAX Pearl®, MIAX Emerald®, MIAX Sapphire®, MIAX Pearl Equities™, MIAX Futures™, MIAXdx™, The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) and The International Stock Exchange (TISE). MIAX also owns Dorman Trading, a full-service Futures Commission Merchant. To learn more about MIAX, please visit www.miaxglobal.com.
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