Owain Johnson

Owain Johnson is a highly experienced professional in the field of research and product development, currently serving as Managing Director and Global Head of Research and Product Development at CME Group since November 2016. In this role, Owain leads efforts to create new risk management products and maintain the relevance of existing benchmarks, alongside producing original research on derivatives globally. Previously, Owain held the position of Managing Director for Energy Research & Product Development at CME Group, focusing on the integrity of key energy futures benchmarks and innovating products for the energy industry. Prior experience includes serving as Managing Director at Gulf Mercantile Exchange and various roles at CME Group and Argus Media, which included business development and energy market analysis. Owain's career began in journalism and editorial roles at various prominent publications. Owain holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cambridge.