Nasdaq Elects Kathlyn Card Beckles, Anne Marie Darling, and Elizabeth Wideman to the Board of Directors of its U.S. Exchanges

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Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) has elected three new directors to its U.S. exchange boards, including Kathlyn Card Beckles from Verisk Analytics, Anne Marie Darling from Goldman Sachs, and Elizabeth Wideman from Comcast. Chairman Thomas A. Kloet expressed enthusiasm for their governance and regulatory expertise, anticipating their contributions to the advancement of efficient and transparent markets. The new appointments aim to strengthen the board's capabilities to support client investment objectives.

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• Appointment of three directors with extensive capital markets and regulatory expertise.
• Strengthened governance structure expected to enhance market transparency and resilience.

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NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the election of the following directors to the boards of the U.S. exchanges operated by the company, which include The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, Nasdaq PHLX LLC, Nasdaq BX, Inc., Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq MRX, LLC, and Nasdaq GEMX, LLC:

• Kathlyn Card Beckles, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Verisk Analytics, Inc.
• Anne Marie Darling, Partner, Global Markets Division, Goldman Sachs
• Elizabeth Wideman, SVP and Senior Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Corporation
  

“We are excited to welcome Kathy, Anne Marie, and Liz to the U.S. Exchange board,” said Thomas A. Kloet, Chairman of Nasdaq’s U.S. Exchange Board. “Their collective capital markets, governance, and regulatory expertise will make an immediate contribution as we continue our journey to deliver liquid, resilient, and transparent markets to advance our clients’ investment ideas into fruition.”

For further governance information, visit: http://ir.nasdaq.com/corporate-governance/nasdaq-stock-market/board-of-directors.

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

Bianca Fata
(646) 895-5851
bianca.fata@nasdaq.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b2d28499-144d-4aac-a8f8-76e8c9b431de

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FAQ

Who are the new directors elected by Nasdaq?

Nasdaq elected Kathlyn Card Beckles, Anne Marie Darling, and Elizabeth Wideman as new directors to its U.S. exchange boards.

What impact could the new directors have on Nasdaq's operations?

The new directors bring significant expertise in capital markets and governance, which is expected to enhance Nasdaq's market transparency and resilience.

When was the announcement made regarding the new directors at Nasdaq?

The announcement was made on April 26, 2022.

What is the stock symbol for Nasdaq?

The stock symbol for Nasdaq is NDAQ.

Who is the Chairman of Nasdaq's U.S. Exchange Board?

The Chairman of Nasdaq's U.S. Exchange Board is Thomas A. Kloet.