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StoneX Group announces CEO transition: Sean O'Connor becomes Executive Vice-Chairman, Philip Smith appointed Group CEO
StoneX Group Inc.
- Sean O'Connor becomes Executive Vice-Chairman with $2M base salary, receives 200,000 restricted shares vesting over 4 years and performance shares tied to ROE.
- Philip Smith (former CEO of EMEA) appointed Group CEO, Charles Lyon (CEO of StoneX Financial Inc.) appointed Group President.
- Glenn Stevens, Head of Retail and Foreign Exchange, to retire on December 31, 2024, not due to any disagreement.
- O'Connor's compensation restructured: no annual cash bonuses; performance share award targets 15% or 18% average ROE over four years.
- Smith and Lyon's current compensation remains unchanged; no familial relationships or related party transactions reported.