About the Speaker

Kevin Davitt is Nasdaq’s head of index options content. In this role, he helps support the growth of Nasdaq 100® Index options (NDX/XND) by advocating for the informed use of equity derivatives. Since the late 90’s, Mr. Davitt has been actively involved in the options business — originally as a market maker for a handful of well-known trading firms. He has also worked for a Chicago based fund of funds and prior to joining Nasdaq, he spent years as a senior instructor at The Options Institute (Cboe). As Nasdaq’s representative on the Options Industry Council, Kevin helps to fuel the continued growth in listed equity and index options.