OCC names Hocking as Special Advisor to Chairman
17 March 2025 US

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) has appointed Robert Hocking as special advisor to chairman Craig Donohue.
In this new role, Hocking will work closely with Donohue on board governance and organisational strategy.
Hocking has been a member of the OCC’s board of directors since 2021, serving on the compensation and performance and the risk committees.
At the same time, he works as senior vice president and global head of product innovation at Cboe Global Markets.
Commenting on his appointment, Donohue says: “Rob brings a wealth of knowledge in trading, markets and product development, including several years serving on OCC’s board, that will be invaluable to our future growth and the continued growth of our industry.”
Additionally, OCC announced the reappointment of public directors Mark Dehnert and Susan Lester; member directors Stuart Bourne, Alicia Crighton, and Boudewijn Duinstra; and management director Andrej Bolkovic.
These reappointments are subject to approval at OCC’s annual stockholder meeting on 10 April.
Donohue adds: “I am grateful that Mark, Sue, Stuart, Alicia, Bou, and Andrej will continue their service on OCC’s board of directors.
“Their guidance and deep understanding of OCC’s vital function and the options markets will be invaluable during this time of growth and change.”
In this new role, Hocking will work closely with Donohue on board governance and organisational strategy.
Hocking has been a member of the OCC’s board of directors since 2021, serving on the compensation and performance and the risk committees.
At the same time, he works as senior vice president and global head of product innovation at Cboe Global Markets.
Commenting on his appointment, Donohue says: “Rob brings a wealth of knowledge in trading, markets and product development, including several years serving on OCC’s board, that will be invaluable to our future growth and the continued growth of our industry.”
Additionally, OCC announced the reappointment of public directors Mark Dehnert and Susan Lester; member directors Stuart Bourne, Alicia Crighton, and Boudewijn Duinstra; and management director Andrej Bolkovic.
These reappointments are subject to approval at OCC’s annual stockholder meeting on 10 April.
Donohue adds: “I am grateful that Mark, Sue, Stuart, Alicia, Bou, and Andrej will continue their service on OCC’s board of directors.
“Their guidance and deep understanding of OCC’s vital function and the options markets will be invaluable during this time of growth and change.”
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