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NEW YORK - Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has announced the appointment of Brandis DeSimone as Senior Vice President, Head of East Coast Listings, effective April 1, 2025. This move is part of Nasdaq’s strategy to bolster its support for companies throughout their corporate lifecycle and to enhance client relations within the newly established regional operational structure.
DeSimone, who has nearly two decades of experience in financial services and over 13 years at Nasdaq, has previously served as Vice President, Head of Americas Data Sales. In her new role, she will be based out of Nasdaq’s New York headquarters and report to Jeff Thomas, Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer and Global Head of Listings for Capital Access Platforms.
Throughout her tenure at Nasdaq, DeSimone has been recognized for her strong commitment to the Nasdaq community and her ability to lead with a deep understanding of client needs and industry expertise. Her experience spans across business development and client success, and her recent work in data sales has reinforced Nasdaq’s position as a leading data provider.
According to DeSimone, Nasdaq’s comprehensive capabilities across trading, insights, technology, and visibility are essential for client success in the dynamic capital markets. She expressed enthusiasm for her continued journey with Nasdaq and the opportunity to expand the Listings franchise.
Jeff Thomas highlighted DeSimone’s nuanced understanding of the capital markets and Nasdaq’s capabilities as key to providing the highest level of service and success for East Coast clients.
Nasdaq is recognized as the leading U.S. exchange for new listings and exchange transfers, with $22.97 billion raised in IPO proceeds across 180 listings in 2024 and over 500 transfers since 2005. The company offers a suite of solutions for investor relations, governance, index inclusion, and visibility offerings, catering to the world’s most innovative companies.
This appointment is based on a press release statement and underscores Nasdaq’s commitment to enhancing its strategic partnerships with corporate clients and supporting their growth within the capital markets.
In other recent news, Nasdaq Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with earnings per share of $0.76, compared to the forecast of $0.74. The company also exceeded revenue projections, posting $1.23 billion versus the expected $1.22 billion, marking a 9% year-over-year revenue increase. Nasdaq launched cash tender offers to repurchase up to $200 million of its outstanding debt securities, targeting three series of senior notes. This move is part of Nasdaq’s strategy to manage its debt portfolio and reduce overall public debt, with plans to fund these repurchases through available cash and other liquidity sources.
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