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Virtu Financial Inc: Executives

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The following section provides information on Virtu Financial Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Virtu Financial Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Michael T. Viola

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2016 Age: 39

Mr. Michael T. Viola has been the Chairman of the company since April 2016. He served as the President of the Viola family’s private investment office. Mr. Viola is a member of the Board of Directors of Independent Bank Group, Inc.

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Aaron Simons

Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive Board Since: 2025 Age: 45

Mr. Aaron Simons has been the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company since July 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of the company.

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Cindy Lee

Treasurer; Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President Senior Management Since: 2024 Age: 41

Ms. Cindy Lee has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in August 2024. Previously, he served as the Global Controller and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Virtu.

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Brett Fairclough

Co-President; Co-Chief Operating Officer Senior Management Since: 2020 Age: 43

Mr. Brett Fairclough has been the Co-Chief Operating Officer snd Co-President of the company since 2020. Previously, he served as the Managing Director of Asia Pacific and Chief Executive Officer, Global Head of Business Development, Managing Director of Asia Pacific and Chief Executive Officer at Virtu Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd., in 2019. Prior to this, he also served as the Chief Compliance Officer of the company's subsidiaries.

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Alasdair Thomson

Chief Operating Officer - APAC Region; Co-Head-APAC Region Senior Management

Mr. Alasdair Thomson has been the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Head of the APAC Region of the company. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Clearing Services.

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