Donald R. Wilson, Jr. – Founder and CEO

Donald R. Wilson, Jr. started his trading career in 1989 in the Eurodollar options pit at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). For the first 15 years, he devoted most of his time to fixed-income options. He also worked with exchanges globally to develop new contracts and electronic trading systems.

Wilson founded DRW Trading Group in 1992. Since then, the company has grown from a one man sole proprietorship to a global firm employing over 450 people. With offices in Chicago, New York and London, DRW is a leading market participant in fixed-income and energy futures and options on exchanges throughout the United States and Europe.

Mr. Wilson has actively participated in exchange and industry matters, having served on numerous committees. Currently, he serves on the board of the Futures Industry Association (FIA) as the first board member to represent a proprietary trading organization. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee. He is frequently asked to speak about industry issues.

In 2007, Wilson was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Forty under Forty” List. Currently, he serves as a board member of the Children’s Memorial Hospital Foundation. Additionally, Mr. Wilson is the founder of the Chicago Match Race Center, is a member of the Chicago Yacht Club and the New York Yacht Club, and is an avid competitive sailor. He graduated with honors from the University of Chicago with a B. A. in Economics in 1988. Wilson resides in Chicago with his wife and four children.