Thomas Peterffy and Interactive Brokers
Thomas Peterffy founded Interactive Brokers, chaired it and led it as CEO until 2019 37.
Full nameThomas Peterffy (born Tamás Péterffy)
NationalityUnited States
Known forFounder and chairman of Interactive Brokers
Thomas Peterffy's career
| Organisation | Role |
|---|---|
| Interactive Brokers | Founder, chairman and largest shareholder; CEO until 2019 |
| Boston Options Exchange | Played a key role in founding it |
Interactive Brokers
It is a global electronic brokerage with more than $350 billion of client assets, according to TradersUnion. Peterffy stepped down as CEO in 2019 and remains chairman 35.
Boston Options Exchange
He helped found the exchange 7.
Frequently asked questions
He founded it and is its chairman and largest shareholder.
Yes. He stepped down as CEO in 2019 and remains chairman.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Telltales, Founder stories: Interactive Brokers, 1 Jan 1970, CEO step-down
2 Wikipedia mirror, Thomas Peterffy (older version), 1 Jan 1970, Boston Options Exchange
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