Thomas Ascher

Thomas Ascher is an accomplished Entrepreneurial Executive with a diverse background in forming, managing, and strategically transforming businesses in the exchange, financial technology, and wagering industries.

Currently serving as the Executive Chairman and Board Member at Quantitative Brokers, a global financial technology company specializing in advanced algorithms and data-driven analytics for Futures and US Cash Treasury markets.

Additionally, he is a Member of the Board of Advisors at Centana Growth Partners and the Rosenblatt Securities Investment Banking Advisory Board.

In the past, Thomas was the President and CEO of Longitude LLC, a disruptive pari-mutuel software firm, and held the position of Chief Strategy Officer at ISE, LLC and ISE Holdings prior to Nasdaq's acquisition of the companies.

His earlier roles include CEO of Nasdaq LIFFE Markets, NQLX, Executive VP at Interactive Brokers LLC, options market maker at the Chicago Board Options Exchange, and various leadership positions at CBOE.

Thomas Ascher is a licensed pilot with ratings in single engine, multi-engine, glider, and is instrument-rated.

He has a background in French Language and Literature from Université de Pau and a BA in History from Carleton College.

Thomas has held director positions on the boards of several organizations including Longitude LLC, Hanweck Associates, Quadriserv, Direct Edge Holdings, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Cincinnati Stock Exchange, and Boston Options Exchange.