
Our People
Inspired by talented colleagues in an entrepreneurial environment, we are pushing the boundaries of possibilities and creating new opportunities.
What We Believe In
Lead with Integrity
• Demonstrate respect for everyone
• Communicate transparently
• Role model honesty & ethics
Expand Your Expertise
• Serve as an expert for your clients
• Be curious, ask questions and continuously learn
• Be a thought leader of today and tomorrow
• Invest the effort to excel
Play as a Team
• Listen well and demonstrate humility
• Trust colleagues, assume good intent
• Collaborate across boundaries
• Seek out diverse thought and background
• Exhibit empathy for others
Act as an Owner
• Take initiative and be proactive
• Be accountable for commitments
• Be empowered to propose solutions
• Set measurable goals, and measure results
• Maximize operational efficiency
Drive Innovation
• Bring forth ideas for meaningful change
• Take intelligent risks; learn from failures
• Show courage and resourcefulness
• Lead with agility and resiliency
Fuel Client Success
• Define your clients
• Center decision making around their needs
• Solve problems swiftly
• Demonstrate resilience through obstacles
• Deliver quality that exceeds expectations
Nasdaq Pulses with Opportunity
Who We Are
Innovative
“Nasdaq is founded on this idea of leveraging novel technology at the right time and the right place.”
— Bill Dague, Head of Alt Data Research for Nasdaq / Quandl
Dynamic
“Learning, updating and adapting is what dynamic means to me, and that’s what Nasdaq is about, and that’s why it succeeds.”
— Wendy Jephson, Head of Behavioural Sciences, Market Technology
Driven
"If someone gives you an opportunity, you better maximize it so that he [or she] wants to give you the next one."
— Adena Friedman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Inclusive
“Our employee networks are vital to the value we create at Nasdaq, being able to bring my whole self to work in an inclusive environment encourages the kind of diverse thought that is the substance of innovation."
— Joshua Machiz, AVP Marketing, Client Experience Events
Community-Minded
"Having an opportunity at the workplace to give back to the community is very positive in terms of employee activity and engagement.”
— Reekiran Kahlon, VP Software Engineer, Derivatives Core Development
A Team
"We have to do it together; otherwise we will fail, especially when you’re working with the huge systems we are developing. It’s really a team effort to achieve success."
— Henrik Rüffel, Project Manager Senior Specialist
Learn and Grow at Nasdaq
Life at Nasdaq includes a range of learning and development options that inspire colleagues to grow their talents and excel in their professional life.
Learn how you can grow at Nasdaq.
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Every day Nasdaq is building a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where we all feel connected and empowered to succeed.
Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts.
Executive Leadership
Nasdaq executives are at the forefront of our corporate strategy, championing technology and market innovation to transform global markets and economies.
Adena T. Friedman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ann Dennison
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Brad Peterson
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology / Information Officer
Jeremy Skule
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
Nelson Griggs
President, Nasdaq Stock Exchange
Oliver Albers
Executive Vice President, Investment Intelligence
Tal Cohen
Executive Vice President, Head of North American Markets
Bjørn Sibbern
President, European Markets
Roland Chai
Executive Vice President, Market Infrastructure Technology
Jamie King
Executive Vice President, Head of Anti-Financial Crime
Edward Knight
Vice Chairman
Bryan Smith
Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
John Zecca
Executive Vice President, Global Chief Legal, Risk and Regulatory Officer
Senior Leaders
Nasdaq senior leaders support our executive team by executing strategic initiatives and creating exciting client growth opportunities.