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Bats Global Markets names Concannon as CEO

Appointment of Chris Concannon is thought to lay groundwork for restarting an IPO process

Bats Global Markets names Concannon as CEO

Bats Global Markets, one of the country’s three big stock-exchange operators, confirmed naming Chris Concannon as its new chief executive on Tuesday, potentially laying the groundwork for restarting an initial public offering.

Joseph Ratterman, the company's long-time CEO, will become chairman. The appointments are effective March 31.

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