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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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Our People Make Nasdaq

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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.

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Adena T. Friedman

Chair and Chief Executive Officer

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Tal Cohen

President

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Nelson Griggs

President

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Oliver Albers

Executive Vice President, Chief Product Officer, Capital Access Platforms

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Valerie Bannert-Thurner (Ph.D.)

Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, Financial Technology

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Roland Chai

President, European Market Services

Stephanie Champion , Senior Vice President, Head of Sales, Financial Crime Management Technology, Nasdaq

Stephanie Champion 

Executive Vice President, Head of Nasdaq Verafin

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Brenda Hoffman

Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Market Services and Financial Technology

Laurent Jacquemin, Executive Vice President, Chief Client Success Officer, Financial Technology, Nasdaq

Laurent Jacquemin

Executive Vice President, Chief Client Success Officer, Financial Technology

Kevin Kennedy, Executive Vice President, North American Markets, Nasdaq

Kevin Kennedy

Executive Vice President, North American Markets

Edward Knight, Executive Vice Chairman, Nasdaq

Edward Knight

Executive Vice Chairman

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Lou Modano

Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

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Daniela Peterhoff

Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Market Platforms

Brad Petersen

Brad Peterson

Executive Vice President, Chief Technology / Information Officer

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Jeremy Skule

Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair, Financial Crime Management Technology

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Bryan Smith

Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer

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Jeff Thomas

Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer & Global Head of Listings, Capital Access Platforms

Sarah Youngwood, EVP & CFO at Nasdaq

Sarah Youngwood

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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John Zecca

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

Careers at Nasdaq

With 8,525 employees spread over 38 countries around the world, we're a global team driven by purpose.

With 8,525 employees spread over 38 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.