MARKET ACTIVITY NEWS + INSIGHTS SOLUTIONS ABOUT Our People Board of Directors Careers Press Center Contact 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. Smitha Krishnamurthy Nasdaq has a culture that really recognizes a person’s ability to expand, understands that progression is important, and gives us competencies quickly. Senior Director, People Strategy Team, APAC, Nasdaq READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT SMITHA KRISHNAMURTHY 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 NOW PLAYING Nasdaq Futures: The Virtual Internship Experience AUG 17, 2020 Rhythm of the World: Sydney MAY 31, 2019 Rhythm of the World: Manila MAY 31, 2019 Rhythm of the World: Stockholm JAN 20, 2021 SEE MORE VIDEOS 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 Edward Knight Vice Chairman Nelson Griggs President, Nasdaq Stock Exchange Lars Ottersgård Executive Vice President, Market Technology Lauren Dillard Executive Vice President, Investment Intelligence Tal Cohen Executive Vice President, Head of North American Markets Bjørn Sibbern President, European Markets Jeremy Skule Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer Bryan Smith Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer Roland Chai Global Chief Risk Officer John Zecca Executive Vice President, Global Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer Senior Leaders Nasdaq senior leaders support our executive team by executing strategic initiatives and creating exciting client growth opportunities. 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