Charles Neidenbach is a Director of Board Advisory at Nasdaq. In this role, Charles advises boards and management teams on emerging governance themes and conducts annual board evaluations. Charles brings a holistic approach to corporate governance through deep expertise in sustainability and ESG strategy.

Prior to joining the Board Advisory team, Charles was a Lead ESG Advisor, also at Nasdaq, where he advised boards and management teams on ESG strategy, program implementation, and reporting. Charles has held several in-house sustainability roles, including at Office Depot and UPS, and has advised both private and public organizations globally.

Charles received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University and a Master of Science degree in Sustainability Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University.