BGC Group, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 3, 2026, disclosing that JP Aubin will be appointed Vice Chairman of the company effective December 31, 2026, stepping down from his roles as Co-CEO, CEO of EMEA, and Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage.

Key Highlights

  • New role: JP Aubin will be appointed Vice Chairman of BGC Group, effective at the close of business on December 31, 2026.
  • Current roles vacated: Aubin will step down as Co-CEO, CEO of EMEA, and Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage, and as an executive officer of the company.
  • Continuing Co-CEOs: John J. Abularrage and Sean A. Windeatt will continue to lead BGC as Co-CEOs, overseeing all of the company's regions and businesses.
  • Employment agreement amended: BGC Brokers LP, Succursale de Genève entered into an amendment to Aubin's amended and restated employment agreement on October 28, 2026.
  • Board approval: The Aubin Employment Agreement Amendment was approved by the Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee of the Board.
  • Reporting structure: As Vice Chairman, Aubin will report to the Co-CEOs and, according to the filing, "continue to support BGC's growth and innovation."

BGC Group Announces Leadership Transition Effective December 31, 2026

BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC) disclosed in a current report filed November 3, 2026 that JP Aubin will transition from his executive leadership positions to the role of Vice Chairman. The company announced that the change takes effect at the close of business on December 31, 2026. According to the filing, except as otherwise designated by the Co-CEOs, Aubin will step down from all current roles at the company and its subsidiaries, including Co-CEO, CEO of EMEA, and Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage, and will no longer serve as an executive officer.

The filing states that John J. Abularrage and Sean A. Windeatt will continue as Co-CEOs following the transition, "overseeing all of the Company's regions and businesses." In his new capacity as Vice Chairman, Aubin will report directly to the Co-CEOs. The filing notes that his duties in the Vice Chairman role will be determined by the Co-CEOs.

The employment agreement amendment underlying the transition was entered into on October 28, 2026, between Jean-Pierre Aubin and BGC Brokers LP, Succursale de Genève, a subsidiary of BGC Group. The filing identifies the amendment as modifying the February 18, 2025 employment contract. Both the Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee of the Board approved the amendment. The filing notes that its description of the amendment "does not purport to be complete" and directs readers to the full text filed as Exhibit 10.1. A press release relating to Aubin's appointment was also attached as Exhibit 99.1.

What Was Disclosed

BGC Group reported the appointment of JP Aubin as Vice Chairman effective December 31, 2026, his departure from Co-CEO and related executive roles, the continuation of Abularrage and Windeatt as Co-CEOs, and the execution of an employment agreement amendment approved by the Board and Compensation Committee.