FX people moves: FOA elects new chairman, Steve Sparke

The Futures and Options Association has elected Steve Sparke as its chairman. His appointment follows the retirement of the much-liked and respected Roy Leighton. Sparke has worked in the market for 27 years in the City, both as a trader and a futures and options service provider. Most recently he was global head of UBS exchange-traded derivatives; he currently holds a number of executive and non-executive directorships, including a seat on the board of Euronext.liffe.

The Futures and Options Association has elected Steve Sparke as its chairman. His appointment follows the retirement of the much-liked and respected Roy Leighton. Sparke has worked in the market for 27 years in the City, both as a trader and a futures and options service provider. Most recently he was global head of UBS exchange-traded derivatives; he currently holds a number of executive and non-executive directorships, including a seat on the board of Euronext.

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