Bürgenstock 2005 > Speakers

Patrick Catania

Mr. Catania has spent over 30 years as an active participant in the global derivatives markets. He has filled the roles of trader, broker, educator, and exchange official. His venues have included the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Chicago Board of Trade, INTEX Bermuda, the University Of Illinois, the University Of Wisconsin and Kent State University. He has been a speaker and an active participant in all the key global derivatives market conferences and symposia for many years. He has published numerous articles and texts on risk management and trading strategies. Over the years, he has been very active in developing and implementing strategies for emerging markets.

After leaving his post as Executive Vice President at the Chicago Board of Trade last year, Mr. Catania formed the Asia West Group, which specializes in derivatives market education and marketing. He has recently affiliated with Strategics, Inc., to assist in serving their global derivatives market clientele.

Mr. Catania holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and Quantitative Methods, and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He lives in Chicago with his wife Jean and their four children.

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