"ISE is pleased to appoint Rob Cornish to the position of Chief Technology Officer," said Gary Katz, President and Chief Executive Officer of ISE. "Rob's leadership and guidance have played a key role in the development of our technology strategy. This CTO appointment recognizes that, as well as his significant accomplishments and contributions to ISE's technology innovation."

With ISE since 1999, Mr. Cornish assisted in the ISE exchange launch as a technology consultant and became an employee in October of 2000 with the initial responsibility of forming an internal software development group. His current management responsibilities include Technology Strategy, Information Security, Infrastructure Engineering and Technology Support Services. He is a member of the OCC Technology Roundtable, Financial Services Information and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) and Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council (FSSCC).