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Cboe Global Markets Cuts 20% of Staff Under New CEO's Strategy

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~12%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 1,647 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 20% of its staff as part of a strategic shift under its new CEO. This decision translates to approximately 200 employees being laid off, reflecting the company's focus on enhancing its options trading business. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency and aligning with market demands. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois, and the layoffs are expected to impact various departments as Cboe seeks to streamline its operations.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 12.1% of the 1,647 people Cboe Global Markets, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Cboe Global Markets, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 550 employees.

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Cboe Global Markets, Inc.CBOE
Financial Services · 1,647 employees
7
EVENTS TRACKED
550
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 2, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 2, 2026