ASX Executive and Leadership Team

Darren Yip, the Interim Chief Executive Officer at ASX, directs the company's overall strategy and operational execution. Overseeing all business divisions, Yip ensures alignment with ASX's mission to provide integrated exchange services, including listings, trading, clearing, and settlement. This leadership role involves guiding the organization through its current phase, maintaining market integrity, and driving forward the company's commitment to technical and information services. By focusing on robust governance standards and investor education, Darren Yip actively shapes the future of Australia's financial markets. The strategic direction set by Yip impacts capital flows, price discovery, and risk transfer across equities, fixed income, commodities, and energy markets. Yip's oversight extends to ensuring compliance with operating rules and promoting high standards of corporate governance among listed entities.

Diona Rae, the Chief Operating Officer at ASX, manages the day-to-day operations across the integrated exchange. Rae oversees critical functions including clearing, settlement, and the facilitation of payments systems, ensuring the seamless execution of post-trade services. This operational leadership is vital for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of markets for equities, fixed income, commodities, and energy. By focusing on technological advancements and data services, Diona Rae drives operational excellence and supports the company's role as a market operator and clearing house. Rae's responsibilities include optimizing processes for capital flows, trading, and price discovery, directly contributing to the stability and growth of Australia's financial ecosystem. The effective management of these complex operations by Rae underpins ASX's ability to serve a diverse range of market participants.

Gavin Skene, the Chief Operating Officer, Markets & Listings at ASX, spearheads the strategic direction and operational management of the company's core market and listing services. Skene directs the functions responsible for primary and secondary market activities, including the raising, allocation, and hedging of capital. This leadership role is crucial for fostering efficient trading and price discovery across asset classes such as equities, fixed income, commodities, and energy. By ensuring robust compliance with operating rules and promoting high standards of corporate governance, Gavin Skene supports the integrity of Australia's listed companies. Skene's focus on enhancing the listing process and market operations directly impacts capital flows and investor confidence. The strategic initiatives led by Skene are fundamental to ASX's position as a leading integrated exchange.

Jane Franks, the Chief People Officer at ASX, leads the strategic development and execution of human capital initiatives across the organization. Franks oversees all aspects of talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development, ensuring that ASX attracts, retains, and nurtures a high-performing workforce. This critical role supports the company's mission to operate integrated exchange services by fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. By championing employee well-being and professional growth, Jane Franks contributes directly to the operational effectiveness of departments spanning listings, markets, technology, data, securities, and payments. Franks' leadership in people strategy is essential for driving the company's commitment to promoting standards of corporate governance and educating retail investors. The focus on human resources by Franks ensures that ASX has the skilled personnel necessary to maintain its position as a market operator and clearing house.