Nasdaq Appoints Johan Torgeby to its Board of Directors

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Nasdaq (NDAQ) has appointed Johan Torgeby, President and Group CEO of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to 11 members.

Torgeby's extensive financial expertise is expected to enhance the board's insights into investor protection and risk management. His appointment is part of Nasdaq's strategic evolution, aiming to strengthen integrity and transparency in global financial markets.

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• Johan Torgeby's extensive experience in financial services is expected to provide valuable insights into risk management.
• The appointment strengthens the board's expertise during Nasdaq's strategic evolution and digital transformation.

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NEW YORK and STOCKHOLM, July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ), today announced the appointment of Johan Torgeby to its Board of Directors. Torgeby is President and Group Chief Executive at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB), a leading financial services group in northern Europe headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Torgeby’s appointment is effective immediately and expands the Board to 11 directors. He will be a member of the Finance Committee.

“Johan’s extensive financial services and global leadership experience, with a particular focus on investor protection and risk management, will bring invaluable insights to the Nasdaq Board,” said Michael R. Splinter, Chairman, Nasdaq. “We are pleased to welcome Johan to the Board as the Company continues its journey to bring increased integrity, transparency, and liquidity to the global financial ecosystem.”

“I am excited to join Nasdaq’s Board at such an important time during its strategic evolution and digital transformation,” said Johan Torgeby. “Nasdaq is a leading force in the global capital markets – in both the Nordic and Baltic regions, and with clients worldwide – and I look forward to working alongside my fellow directors and the management team to advance the Company’s purpose and mission.”

Torgeby joined SEB in 2009 from Morgan Stanley and held several positions within the Large Corporates & Financial Institutions division prior to being named the division’s Co-Head and a member of the Group Executive Committee in 2014. He was appointed President and CEO in 2017. Torgeby serves as a director of SEB, the Swedish Bankers’ Association, the Institute of International Finance, and Mölnlycke Holding AB. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lund University, Sweden.

About Nasdaq: 

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving the capital markets and other industries. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software and services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on Twitter @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.

Nasdaq Media Contact:

Will Briganti
(646) 964-8169
william.briganti@nasdaq.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Ed Ditmire, CFA
(212) 401-8737
ed.ditmire@nasdaq.com

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FAQ

Who is Johan Torgeby and what is his role in Nasdaq?

Johan Torgeby is the newly appointed member of Nasdaq's Board of Directors, bringing extensive leadership experience from the financial services sector.

What is the significance of Torgeby's appointment for Nasdaq?

Torgeby's appointment is expected to enhance Nasdaq's focus on investor protection and risk management during its strategic evolution.

When was Johan Torgeby appointed to Nasdaq's Board?

Johan Torgeby was appointed to Nasdaq's Board of Directors on July 21, 2022.

How many directors are on Nasdaq's Board after Torgeby's appointment?

After Torgeby's appointment, Nasdaq's Board of Directors now consists of 11 members.