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    Our People

    By collaborating with talented colleagues in an entrepreneurial environment, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility and creating new opportunities.

    Who We Are

    Nasdaq is a global technology company that is relentlessly reimagining the markets of today. Not by chasing the possibilities of tomorrow. But by creating them.

     

    What We Believe In

    We are driven by our purpose: to champion inclusive growth and prosperity. We create technology that helps our customers unlock human potential that benefits economies and communities around the world.

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Every day Nasdaq is building a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where we all feel connected and empowered to succeed.

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    I feel proud to be a part of a company that has such a strong sense of mission. Whether it’s promoting financial literacy or fighting financial crime or expanding capital markets participation in underrepresented communities, the work we do at Nasdaq makes a positive difference in the world.

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    Meet the leadership team

    Nasdaq executives are at the forefront of our corporate strategy, championing technology and market innovation to transform global markets and economies.

    Adena T. Friedman

    Adena T. Friedman

    Chair and Chief Executive Officer

    Sarah Youngwood, EVP & CFO at Nasdaq

    Sarah Youngwood

    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

    Brad Petersen

    Brad Peterson

    Executive Vice President, Chief Technology / Information Officer

    John Zecca headshot

    John Zecca

    Executive Vice President, Global Chief Legal, Risk and Regulatory Officer

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    Nelson Griggs

    President

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    Tal Cohen

    President

    Brendan Brothers

    Brendan Brothers

    Executive Vice President, Anti-Financial Crime

    Oliver Albers headshot

    Oliver Albers

    Executive Vice President, Investment Intelligence

    Valerie Bannert-Thurner headshot

    Valerie Bannert-Thurner (Ph.D.)

    Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, Financial Technology

    Roland Chai headshot

    Roland Chai

    President, European Market Services

    Brenda Hoffman headshot

    Brenda Hoffman

    Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Market Platforms

    Kevin Kennedy headshot

    Kevin Kennedy

    Executive Vice President, North American Markets

    Ed Knight headshot

    Edward Knight

    Executive Vice Chairman

    Lou Modano headshot

    Lou Modano

    Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

    Jeff Thomas headshot

    Jeff Thomas

    Executive Vice President, Corporate Platforms

    Jeremy Skule headshot

    Jeremy Skule

    Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

    Bryan Smith headshot

    Bryan Smith

    Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer

    Nasdaq senior leaders support our executive team by executing strategic initiatives and creating exciting client growth opportunities.

    Catherine Addona-Peña

    Catherine Addona-Peña

    Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer

    Michael Bartels headshot

    Michael Bartels

    Senior Vice President, IR & ESG Services

    Donald Beery headshot

    Donald Beery

    Senior Vice President, Head of Global Operations, Global Technology

    Nicklas Brändström headshot

    Nicklas Brändström

    Senior Vice President and Head of Service Delivery, Market Technology

    Brian Buckley headshot

    Brian Buckley

    Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

    Sumeet Chawla

    Sumeet Chawla

    Senior Vice President, Division CFO, Market Platforms

    Jim Chen headshot

    Jim Chen

    Senior Vice President, Business Development and M&A

    Eun Ah Choi headshot

    Eun Ah Choi

    Senior Vice President, Regulatory Operations & U.S. Head of Listing Qualifications and Market Surveillance

    Nick Ciubotariu headshot

    Nick Ciubotariu

    Senior Vice President, Head of Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Technology

    Matthew Claus

    Matthew Claus

    Senior Vice President, North American Markets Technology

    Michelle Daly headshot

    Michelle Daly

    Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer

    Jeffrey S. Davis

    Jeffrey S. Davis

    Senior Vice President, Senior Deputy General Counsel

    Michael Davis headshot

    Michael Davis

    Senior Vice President, Corporate Platforms Technology

    Fredrik Ekström headshot

    Fredrik Ekström

    Senior Vice President, Head of Nasdaq Stockholm, European Fixed Income and ESG

    Patrik Färnlöf headshot

    Patrik Färnlöf

    Senior Vice President, Platform and Product Engineering

    Ato Garrett

    Ato Garrett

    Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Officer

    Gil Guillaumey, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets Technology, Nasdaq

    Gil Guillaumey

    Senior Vice President, Capital Markets Technology

    Andreas Gustafsson headshot

    Andreas Gustafsson

    Senior Vice President, General Counsel Europe

    Magnus Haglind headshot

    Magnus Haglind

    Senior Vice President, Head of Products, Market Platforms

    Gunilla Hellqvist headshot

    Gunilla Hellqvist

    Senior Vice President, European Operations

    Robert Hunt, Senior Vice President, Market Systems – Data and Cloud Innovations, Nasdaq

    Robert Hunt

    Senior Vice President, Market Systems – Data and Cloud Innovations

    Reekiran Kahlon headshot

    Reekiran Kahlon

    Senior Vice President, North American Markets Technology

    Alex Kogan

    Alex Kogan

    Senior Vice President, Global Head of Corporate & Commercial Law

    Nikolaj Kosakewitsch

    Nikolaj Kosakewitsch

    Senior Vice President, Head of EMS Sales, European Equities & Derivatives, and President of Nasdaq Copenhagen

    Adam Kostyál headshot

    Adam Kostyál

    Senior Vice President, Head of European Listings

    Dana Laidhold headshot

    Dana Laidhold

    Senior Vice President, Treasurer

    Nikolai Larbalestier headshot

    Nikolai Larbalestier

    Senior Vice President, Enterprise Architecture and Performance Engineering

    Phil Mackintosh headshot

    Phil Mackintosh

    Senior Vice President, Nasdaq Chief Economist

    R.G. Manalac, Senior Vice President, Head of APAC FinTech Sales, Nasdaq

    R.G. Manalac

    Senior Vice President, Head of APAC FinTech Sales

    Don Marigliano

    Don Marigliano

    Senior Vice President, Client Success for North American Transaction Services

    Raymond Mays

    Raymond Mays

    Senior Vice President, Global Head of Real Estate, Facilities, Security and Procurement

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    Robert H. McCooey, Jr.

    Vice Chairman

    Sanjit Mitra

    Sanjit Mitra

    Senior Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Strategy
    Marc Murphy headshot

    Marc Murphy

    Senior Vice President, Head of Global Connectivity Services

    Tom Neill, Senior Vice President, Head of EMEA FinTech Sales, Nasdaq

    Tom Neill

    Senior Vice President, Head of EMEA FinTech Sales

    Mollie O’Brien, Senior Vice President, People Planning & Partnership, Nasdaq

    Mollie O’Brien

    Senior Vice President, People Planning & Partnership

    Mike O'Rourke

    Mike O'Rourke

    Senior Vice President, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Data Services Technology

    Gary Offner headshot

    Gary Offner

    Senior Vice President, Head of Nasdaq Ventures

    Daniela Peterhoff headshot

    Daniela Peterhoff

    Senior Vice President, President of Clearing and Head of European Markets Strategy

    Ed Probst, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Technology, Nasdaq

    Ed Probst

    Senior Vice President, Regulatory Technology

    Matthew Rafter

    Matthew Rafter

    Senior Vice President, Head of International Corporate Solutions, Corporate Platforms

    Robert Schulz headshot

    Robert Schulz

    Senior Vice President, Anti-Financial Crime Technology

    Walt Smith headshot

    Walt Smith

    Senior Vice President, Market Platforms

    Karen Snow headshot

    Karen Snow

    Senior Vice President, Global Head of Listings

    Emily Spurling headshot

    Emily Spurling

    Senior Vice President, Investment Intelligence

    Rich Taylor headshot

    Rich Taylor

    Senior Vice President, People Experience & Diversity

    Brandon Tepper

    Brandon Tepper

    Senior Vice President, Global Head of Investment Intelligence Data

    Ben Wolf headshot

    Benjamin Wolf

    Senior Vice President, Investment Intelligence Technology

    Careers at Nasdaq

    With over 5,000 employees spread over 39 offices in 28 countries around the world, we're a global team driven by purpose.

    With over 5,000 employees spread over 39 offices in 28 countries around the world, we're a global team driven by purpose.

    Join the Nasdaq Team

    Interested in making a positive impact while doing meaningful work? We are seeking forward-thinking innovators like you to help fuel inclusive growth and prosperity.

    Interested in making a positive impact while doing meaningful work? We are seeking forward-thinking innovators like you to help fuel inclusive growth and prosperity.