Bruce Markets Announces George Ruhana as New Board Chair
July 29, 2025 - Chicago, IL
Bruce Markets LLC today announced the appointment of George Ruhana as Chair of the Board of Directors of Bruce Markets Holdings LLC, the parent company of Bruce Markets. With nearly three decades of experience at the intersection of financial services and technology, Ruhana brings invaluable expertise to Bruce Markets as it continues to transform the overnight trading landscape.
“George’s appointment as Board Chair represents a significant milestone for Bruce Markets,” said Jason Wallach, CEO of Bruce Markets. “His extensive background in scaling fintech businesses, deep understanding of market structure, and proven track record of leadership make him the ideal person to guide our strategic vision. As we continue to expand access to U.S. market opportunities through our overnight trading platform, George’s insights will be instrumental in our next phase of growth.”
Ruhana has spent his career at the forefront of tech-enabled disruption in financial services, from his early days at O’Connor to his extensive tenure at PEAK6 Investments, where he has served as a Partner since 2002. His leadership experience includes serving as CEO of OptionsHouse, where he grew the customer base from 5,000 to over 90,000 active trading clients before negotiating its sale to General Atlantic in 2014. He also served as interim CEO of National Flood Services and has held board positions at numerous financial technology companies including The Small Exchange, PEAK6 InsurTech, and PEAK6 Strategic Capital.
“I’m honored to join Bruce Markets Holdings LLC as Board Chair at such an exciting time in the company’s journey,” said Ruhana. “Bruce ATS has already established itself as a pioneer in redefining overnight trading with institutional-grade execution and reliability. I look forward to working with Jason and the entire team to further expand the platform’s capabilities and help shape the future of 24-hour market access.”
Ruhana’s appointment comes at a time of significant momentum for Bruce Markets, which recently announced a major strategic investment round backed by industry leaders including Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, NH Investment and Securities, PEAK6 Investments, Apex Fintech Solutions, Robinhood, tastytrade, and Webull.
Bruce ATS™ currently provides trading for U.S. Reg NMS securities from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. ET, Sunday through Thursday nights, offering financial institutions a seamless and reliable solution for extending trading opportunities beyond traditional market hours.
For more information about Bruce Markets, visit www.brucemarkets.com.
About Bruce ATS
Bruce ATS™, operated by SEC and FINRA-registered broker-dealer Bruce Markets™, is an Alternative Trading System offering secure overnight access to U.S. markets. Bruce ATS™ provides financial institutions with seamless integration and scalable solutions. Designed for reliability and performance at enterprise scale, Bruce ATS™ redefines after-hours trading by bridging the gap between investors and U.S. markets, empowering firms to extend trading opportunities beyond traditional hours with confidence and ease. For more information, visit www.brucemarkets.com.