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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.
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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

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.
Culture at Nasdaq Every day, we’re building a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and growth—creating an environment where people feel connected and empowered to do their best work. Learn More
Employee Spotlight

Our People Make Nasdaq
"Nasdaq has a culture that really recognizes a person’s ability to expand, understands that progression is important, and gives us competencies quickly."
Smitha Krishnamurthy, Senior Director, People Strategy Team, APAC, Nasdaq Read more
"Nasdaq stands for innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and is client-focused."
Gunilla Hellqvist, SVP, European Market Services, Stockholm, Sweden , Nasdaq Read more
"The reason why I've been here for so long is that I just love technology, and I think technology is interwoven into our company DNA – technology touches everything that we do on a day-to-day basis."
John Son, Director of MarketSite Technical Operations, New York, Nasdaq Read more
"I might not be able to change the entire world, but it is surely worth trying. I sleep better at night knowing that there is at least one person that I was able to help."
Abdo Zein Al Abedeen, QA Test Specialist, Nasdaq Read more

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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

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

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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

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Laurent Jacquemin

Executive Vice President, Chief Client Success Officer, Financial Technology

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Kevin Kennedy

Executive Vice President, North American Markets

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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

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Brad Peterson

Executive Vice President, Chief Technology / Information Officer

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Angie Ruan

Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Nasdaq Capital Access Platforms

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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

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Sarah Youngwood

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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John Zecca

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

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Careers at Nasdaq

With 9,162 employees spread over 38 countries around the world, we're a global team driven by purpose.

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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.

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