ISDA board appoints Hong as new Chair
31 July 2025 US
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The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has elected Amy Hong as the new chair of its board of directors.
As head of strategy, investments, and partnerships in the Global Banking & Markets division at Goldman Sachs, Hong is responsible for leading strategic initiatives with a focus on market structure, systemic and operational risks, and industry digitisation.
She has worked for Goldman Sachs since 2006 and joined the ISDA board in June 2020.
Hong succeeds Jeroen Krens, who has stepped down in accordance with ISDA鈥檚 bylaws following his departure from HSBC.
Commenting on the appointment, Scott O鈥橫alia, ISDA鈥檚 CEO, says: 鈥淎my will bring a lot of energy to the role and I鈥檓 looking forward to working with her as we map out the next priorities for ISDA to ensure we deliver on our mission of fostering safe and efficient markets into the future.
鈥淚鈥檇 also like to thank Jeroen for his many contributions spanning market structure, digitisation, and capital during more than 10 years on the ISDA board. Although his time as chair was relatively brief, he made a meaningful impact in helping to define ISDA鈥檚 strategic direction over the next decade.鈥�
Hong adds: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a privilege to take on the role of chair in ISDA鈥檚 40th anniversary year and at an important time for the derivatives market.
鈥淎s new technologies are deployed and numerous rules are finalised and implemented globally, ISDA is uniquely positioned to provide the standards, solutions, and regulatory engagement necessary to ensure derivatives markets continue to function efficiently around the world.鈥�
As head of strategy, investments, and partnerships in the Global Banking & Markets division at Goldman Sachs, Hong is responsible for leading strategic initiatives with a focus on market structure, systemic and operational risks, and industry digitisation.
She has worked for Goldman Sachs since 2006 and joined the ISDA board in June 2020.
Hong succeeds Jeroen Krens, who has stepped down in accordance with ISDA鈥檚 bylaws following his departure from HSBC.
Commenting on the appointment, Scott O鈥橫alia, ISDA鈥檚 CEO, says: 鈥淎my will bring a lot of energy to the role and I鈥檓 looking forward to working with her as we map out the next priorities for ISDA to ensure we deliver on our mission of fostering safe and efficient markets into the future.
鈥淚鈥檇 also like to thank Jeroen for his many contributions spanning market structure, digitisation, and capital during more than 10 years on the ISDA board. Although his time as chair was relatively brief, he made a meaningful impact in helping to define ISDA鈥檚 strategic direction over the next decade.鈥�
Hong adds: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a privilege to take on the role of chair in ISDA鈥檚 40th anniversary year and at an important time for the derivatives market.
鈥淎s new technologies are deployed and numerous rules are finalised and implemented globally, ISDA is uniquely positioned to provide the standards, solutions, and regulatory engagement necessary to ensure derivatives markets continue to function efficiently around the world.鈥�
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