Washington, DC – In his remarks at FIA Expo today, FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken announced the names of six new members of the FIA Hall of Fame. The new members will be honored at an awards ceremony during FIA's 52nd Global Markets Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, on 7-10 March 2027.
“The FIA Hall of Fame recognizes the individuals whose leadership, vision and dedication have helped shape and strengthen our industry. The 2027 class exemplifies the spirit of innovation, collaboration and service that has made our markets stronger and more resilient," said Lukken. "Each of these individuals has made a lasting impact on our industry and helped pave the way for future generations. On behalf of FIA, I congratulate this exceptional group of leaders and thank them for their many contributions to the global derivatives community.”
The following leaders will join the Hall of Fame:
- Rob Creamer, President & Chief Executive Officer, Geneva Trading
- Paul Cusenza, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Nodal Exchange
- Emma Davey, Former Chief Commercial Officer, FIA
- Rama Pillai, Managing Director, Head of Global Sales, Singapore Exchange (SGX)
- Verena Ross, Former Chair, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
- Cassandra Seier, Former Head of International Capital Markets, NYSE Group (Posthumous Award)
Members of the Hall of Fame come from both the private and public sectors and are chosen by a distinguished panel comprised of existing FIA Hall of Fame members and global industry executives. They are selected based on their lifetime contributions to the industry, with a focus on demonstrated leadership, innovative and impactful achievement, break-through accomplishment, industry collaboration, volunteerism and dedication.
While members reflect the diverse nature of the industry with unique backgrounds and experiences, one thing that unites them all is a passionate determination to build strong, healthy, safe and competitive markets.
The Hall of Fame was established in 2005 on FIA’s 50th anniversary. Learn more about the FIA Hall of Fame.
