Miami International Holdings Names Joseph Bracco as EVP, Global Sales Head

Miami International Holdings Enhances Leadership with Bracco's Promotion

On January 21, 2025, Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a leader in the financial markets sector, proudly promoted Joseph Bracco to the significant role of Executive Vice President and Global Head of Sales. This strategic move reflects not only Bracco's exceptional capabilities but also MIH's ongoing commitment to strengthening its market presence.

Joseph Bracco has been a part of MIH's senior management team since 2015, a period during which he spearheaded the company's sales initiatives. His profound understanding of the financial markets, paired with his extensive network within the trading community, has played a critical role in MIH's expansion and success. As noted by Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and CEO of MIH, Bracco's expertise in fostering and managing client relationships is invaluable. Gallagher stated, "Joe's expertise in developing and managing client relationships has been instrumental to the growth of MIH, and this promotion is a recognition of his substantial contributions to the company.”

Throughout his career, Bracco has accumulated over 40 years of experience in the financial markets. His tenure at MIH has been marked by the establishment of pivotal connections within the financial industry and the strategic development of innovative products and trading venues. Currently, his focus is directed towards launching the MIAX Sapphire™ trading floor in Miami, broadening the product offerings on MIAX Futures™, and implementing growth strategies for MIAX Pearl Equities™.

Before he joined MIH, Bracco honed his skills at BATS Global Markets, Inc., where he served for nearly eight years in various high-ranking sales and strategic roles. His earlier experience includes a two-decade period at Cantor Fitzgerald and its affiliates, where he also excelled in numerous senior sales and trading positions.

Reflecting on his journey with MIH, Mr. Bracco expressed, "I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of MIAX's evolution throughout the last decade and proud to have played a major part in growing market share across our platforms. I truly appreciate this recognition and look forward to working with our current and future market participants to expand our industry footprint as we launch new products across the U.S. derivatives markets."

The promotion of Joseph Bracco comes at a crucial time when MIH is poised for further growth. With plans to introduce new products and expand its offerings within the derivatives markets, the company is well-positioned to enhance its service to clients. The evolution of its trading technology will continue to be a hallmark of its strategy, aiming to meet the demands of a rapidly changing financial landscape.

About Miami International Holdings

Miami International Holdings is the parent company of the widely recognized MIAX options exchanges, including MIAX, MIAX Pearl, MIAX Emerald, and MIAX Sapphire, which are national securities exchanges authorized by the Securities and Exchange Commission. MIH provides a robust trading platform built on proprietary technology, ensuring high performance and reliability crucial for today's trading activities.

The company also operates MIAX Futures Exchange and MIAX Derivatives Exchange, complying fully with regulations set by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The trading landscape is continuously evolving, and under Bracco's leadership, MIH aims to not only maintain but enhance its market share across multiple asset classes.