JP Aubin to Become Vice Chairman of BGC Group, Inc.
Key Highlights
- ➤JP Aubin will become BGC vice chairman and leave co-CEO role December 31, 2026
- ➤John Abularrage and Sean Windeatt will continue leading BGC as co-CEOs
- ➤BGC says its strategy remains unchanged under the continuing co-CEOs
Expert Statements
JP Aubin, Vice Chairman-designate and Co-CEO of BGC Group, Inc.
“I had the great privilege of working with Howard Lutnick for twenty years, and it has been an honor to serve as Co-CEO and lead BGC alongside John and Sean. After more than three decades in the industry, I now feel the time is right to assume the role of Vice Chairman of BGC, and feel equally privileged to do so. This role will allow me to add the most value to the Company, focusing on the markets and regions I know best, our clients, and our people, as well as helping the Company to innovate and develop new markets. The Company is in the strongest position in its history and in excellent hands. I look forward to supporting John and Sean in BGC’s continued growth.”
John Abularrage, Co-Chief Executive Officer of BGC Group, Inc.
“JP has been a trusted partner to Sean and me, and we look forward to his continued contributions as Vice Chairman. Our strategy is unchanged, and we remain focused on growing the business and delivering for our clients and shareholders.”
Sean Windeatt, Co-Chief Executive Officer of BGC Group, Inc.
“JP and I have worked closely for more than two decades. Under his leadership, we have grown our European business and our Listed Products business into leading franchises. We look forward to JP helping us drive the growth of BGC going forward.”
BGC Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGC) (“BGC” or the “Company”), a leading global marketplace, data, and financial technology services company, today announced that JP Aubin will become Vice Chairman of BGC and will step down as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective at the close of business on December 31, 2026. John Abularrage and Sean Windeatt will continue to lead BGC as Co-Chief Executive Officers, overseeing all of the Company’s regions and businesses. As Vice Chairman, Mr. Aubin will report to the Co-CEOs and continue to support BGC’s growth and innovation.
Mr. Aubin said, “I had the great privilege of working with Howard Lutnick for twenty years, and it has been an honor to serve as Co-CEO and lead BGC alongside John and Sean. After more than three decades in the industry, I now feel the time is right to assume the role of Vice Chairman of BGC, and feel equally privileged to do so. This role will allow me to add the most value to the Company, focusing on the markets and regions I know best, our clients, and our people, as well as helping the Company to innovate and develop new markets. The Company is in the strongest position in its history and in excellent hands. I look forward to supporting John and Sean in BGC’s continued growth.”
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