Barbara J. Comly serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Miami International Holdings Inc. (MIH), a global financial technology company that owns and operates regulated securities and derivatives exchanges, including the MIAX Exchange Group. In this pivotal role, she provides strategic legal counsel to the executive team and board of directors, oversees all aspects of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and government relations. Comly plays a key part in guiding MIH through complex regulatory landscapes, mergers, acquisitions, and product innovations, ensuring the company's operations align with stringent securities laws and international standards. With over 25 years of experience in the securities and financial services industries, Comly brings a wealth of expertise from senior legal positions at leading firms and exchanges. Prior to joining MIH in 2012, she served as Vice President and Senior Counsel at The NASDAQ OMX Group, where she advised on exchange operations, rulemaking, and enforcement matters. Her earlier career included practicing securities and corporate law at Steel Hector & Davis LLP (now Squire Patton Boggs) in Miami, focusing on public offerings, mergers, and regulatory filings. Comly earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Florida. Under Comly's leadership, MIH has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of multiple U.S. options exchanges, expansion into European markets via MIAX Europe, and navigation of high-profile regulatory approvals from the SEC and CFTC. Her proactive approach to compliance has earned her recognition as a trusted advisor in the industry, and she frequently speaks at conferences on topics like market structure and fintech regulation. Comly's contributions have been instrumental in positioning MIH as a leader in transparent, efficient global markets.