Adena Friedman

Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq

BA in Political Science, Williams College. MBA, Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University. Over 20 years of industry leadership. 2011-14, Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director, Carlyle Group. With Nasdaq: member of the management team, including roles as Head, Data Products; Head, Corporate Strategy; Chief Operating Officer; since 2014, President, overseeing the technology, information, and corporate businesses; since January 2017, Chief Executive Officer; Member of the Board of Directors; credited with significant contributions that shaped Nasdaq’s strategic transformation to a leading global exchange and technology solutions company. Outspoken on the topic of women in leadership and financial services; advocate for financial literacy and education.

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