Our People

Our People Make Nasdaq

Inspired by talented colleagues in an entrepreneurial environment, we are pushing the boundaries of possibilities and creating new opportunities.

Gunilla Hellqvist

Nasdaq stands for innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and is client-focused.

SVP, European Operations, Stockholm, Sweden READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

John Son

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.

Director of MarketSite Technical Operations, New York, N.Y. READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Valerie Bannert-Thurner

If we have a good idea or if we want to accomplish something and we want to mobilize the team to innovate, Nasdaq is massively supportive.

SVP, Head of Buy-Side and Sell-Side Solutions, London, United Kingdom READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Samantha Moulder

Nasdaq has really created a place that I come to every day and know that I’ll find excitement and challenges as well as support and connection.

Receptionist, Sydney, Australia READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Jakayah Maxwell

I could tell just from meeting my managers that this was a place where I was going to be well supported.

Digital Marketing Associate, New York, N.Y. READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Bill Dague

I really appreciate the opportunity to lead a team, to work with different groups across the business, and to be able to collaborate with other business partners to get a product into a good place.

Head of Alt Data Research for Nasdaq / Quandl, New York, N.Y. READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

What We Believe In

Lead with Integrity

Our high ethical standards guide our honest and transparent conduct.

Demonstrate Mastery

We build our employees’ capabilities, enabling them to become subject-matter experts and thought leaders.

Play as a Team

We seek diversity of thought and experience to ensure we are innovating at the highest level.

Act Like an Owner

We encourage everyone to take the initiative and propose solutions.

Fuel Client Success

Our clients are our top priority, and we strive to deliver quality solutions that exceed expectations.

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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

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.