ASX Executive and Leadership Team

Darren Yip, the Interim Chief Executive Officer at ASX, directs the overarching strategic vision for the integrated exchange. Overseeing the alignment of listings, trading, and clearing services, the Interim Chief Executive Officer ensures the organization maintains its position as a critical market operator and payments system facilitator. Darren Yip manages high-level interactions with the Board to drive long-term value creation and regulatory compliance. By prioritizing the stability of capital flows and price discovery mechanisms, the Interim Chief Executive Officer supports the broader Australian financial ecosystem. This leadership role involves navigating complex market dynamics while fostering innovation in technology and data services. Through rigorous oversight of the four core business divisions, the Interim Chief Executive Officer secures the operational integrity of the exchange. Ultimately, Yip maintains the firm's commitment to investor education and corporate governance standards across all asset classes.

Diona Rae, the Chief Operating Officer at ASX, manages the internal operational framework supporting the exchange's diverse service offerings. Overseeing the efficiency of clearing, settlement, and post-trade services, the Chief Operating Officer ensures seamless execution of daily market activities. Diona Rae coordinates with departmental heads to optimize the technology and data infrastructure that underpins the firm's primary and secondary market services. By streamlining internal processes, the Chief Operating Officer enhances the reliability of the central counterparty risk transfer systems. This leadership role involves mitigating operational risks while scaling the capacity for equities and fixed income market transactions. Through the implementation of robust operational protocols, the Chief Operating Officer drives organizational productivity and service excellence. Ultimately, Rae strengthens the foundational systems that allow the exchange to facilitate secure and transparent financial transactions for all market participants.

Gavin Skene, the Chief Operating Officer, Markets & Listings at ASX, architects the strategic growth of the primary and secondary market divisions. Overseeing the allocation of capital flows and the expansion of listings, the Chief Operating Officer, Markets & Listings ensures the exchange remains the premier destination for equities, commodities, and energy trading. Gavin Skene drives initiatives that improve price discovery and market liquidity for diverse asset classes. By managing relationships with listed companies and market participants, the Chief Operating Officer, Markets & Listings promotes adherence to strict corporate governance standards. This leadership role involves analyzing market trends to refine the exchange's service offerings and competitive positioning. Through the active management of market-facing operations, the Chief Operating Officer, Markets & Listings supports the broader economic health of the region. Ultimately, Skene ensures the exchange provides a fair and efficient environment for all investors.

Jane Franks, the Chief People Officer at ASX, directs the human capital strategy required to sustain a high-performance culture within the integrated exchange. Overseeing talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational design, the Chief People Officer ensures the workforce possesses the technical expertise to manage complex clearing and settlement systems. Jane Franks aligns personnel initiatives with the company's mission to promote corporate governance and investor education. By fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment, the Chief People Officer supports the retention of top-tier professionals across the technology and data divisions. This leadership role involves collaborating with the executive team to drive cultural transformation and operational agility. Through the implementation of comprehensive performance management frameworks, the Chief People Officer enhances the overall effectiveness of the organization. Ultimately, Franks builds the human infrastructure necessary for the exchange to thrive in a rapidly evolving global financial market.