Tom Farley
Tom Farley is the CEO of Bullish, a regulated digital asset exchange and technology company focused on developing financial services for the digital assets and blockchain sector. He is responsible for creating, planning, and implementing the firm's strategic direction. He is also the Chairman of Global Blue, a strategic technology and payments partner. Farley has a decorated executive leadership experience in the financial services industry. His notable influence in the financial world was particularly evident during his time as President of the New York Stock Exchange. In this role, he managed the operations of the world’s largest equities listing and securities trading venue, overseeing a period marked by considerable change and technological innovation in the exchange’s operations. He also served as CEO, President, and Chairman of Far Peak Acquisition Corporation and Far Point Acquisition Group.
Tom Farley Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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CEO
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Chairman
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President
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President and Chief Operating Officer, ICE Futures US
Academic History
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B.A., Political Science
Farley led all operations for the NYSE and managed a diverse range of equity and equity options exchanges, consisting of the largest equities listing and securities trading venue in the world.
He also spearheaded the NYSE through a significant strategic and operational transition, revitalizing an iconic business and brand.
He oversaw a series of operational improvements which led to the tripling of profits, the doubling of pre-acquisition operating margin, and the modernization of NYSE technology.
EARLY CAREER
As CEO and President at Far Peak Acquisition Corporation and Far Point Acquisition Corporation, he significantly contributed to guiding these companies through the ever-changing fintech industry landscape.
Prior to joining the NYSE, he served as Senior Vice President of Financial Markets at the Intercontinental Exchange, where he oversaw a variety of modernization efforts, strategic acquisitions, and exchange consolidations.
He held several strategic positions at the Intercontinental Exchange, including serving as Senior Vice President and later as President, COO, and Board Member of ICE Futures US.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Farley has been featured or quoted in various financial media outlets and publications, including CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Financial Times, Fortune, and more.
He has also been quoted in MarketWatch, Blockworks, CoinDesk, and The Block.
He is a frequent guest and co-host on CNBC Squawk Box.