Leo Melamed

Leo Melamed, 75 Mr. Melamed has served as a member of our board of directors since 2001 and as our Chairman Emeritus since 1997. He has also previously served on our board during prior periods for more than 30 years. He served as our Senior Policy Advisor from 1997 to 2005. He also served as Secretary of our board from 1967 to 1969, Chairman from 1969 until 1972 and founding Chairman of the International Monetary Market from 1972 until its merger with our exchange in 1976. Upon completion of the merger, Mr. Melamed became the first chairman of the combined institution. Mr. Melamed served as Special Counsel to our board from 1977 until 1991. He has been a member of CME for more than 45 years. From 1993 to 2001, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sakura Dellsher, Inc., a former clearing firm of our exchange, and he currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melamed & Associates, a global consulting group. He is also a permanent advisor to the National Futures Association and Vice Chairman of Huamei Capital Company, a cross-border financial services company.