Richard DuFour

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Dick Dufour
Occupation	Executive VP, Capital Markets Division
Employer	Chicago Board Options Exchange
Location	Chicago, Illinois, USA

Dick DuFour is an executive vice president of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, responsible for strategic planning, research, product development, international relations and the Capital Markets Division.

In previous CBOE positions, he spearheaded the planning and development of a new trading facility (1980-1984), established The Options Institute (1985) and was responsible for the exchange’s marketing and public relations activities (1987-1989).

Prior to joining CBOE, DuFour spent ten years in management consulting where he conducted and supervised a wide range of assignments, including strategy development, organizational analysis, financial feasibility, mergers, facilities planning and management information systems.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. DuFour also did post-graduate work at the University of Michigan in the Center for Far East Asian Studies.

References

• Richard G. DuFour. Swiss Futures and Options Association. Retrieved on November 7, 2007.