Nasdaq Bolsters East Coast Presence with Brandis DeSimone Appointment

Nasdaq, the world's second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization, has bolstered its East Coast presence with the appointment of Brandis DeSimone as Senior Vice President, Head of East Coast Listings. This strategic move, effective April 1, 2025, further strengthens Nasdaq's commitment to supporting companies throughout their corporate lifecycle and deepening client relationships.

DeSimone brings nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, with over 13 years at Nasdaq. Throughout her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the Nasdaq community and an ability to lead with deep client knowledge and trusted expertise. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Head of Americas Data Sales, where she fortified Nasdaq's position as a leading data provider, working with various institutions across the financial sector.

In her new role, DeSimone will report to Jeff Thomas, Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer and Global Head of Listings for Capital Access Platforms. Thomas expressed his confidence in DeSimone's ability to help Nasdaq's East Coast clients deliver the highest level of service and fuel their success: "Brandis DeSimone’s well-rounded and nuanced understanding of the capital markets from her work across all client segments along with her extensive understanding of Nasdaq's capabilities and solutions will be instrumental in helping our clients in the East Coast deliver the highest level of service for our clients and fuel their success."

DeSimone's appointment comes as Nasdaq continues to demonstrate strong market leadership, having raised $22.97 Billion in IPO proceeds across 180 listings in 2024 and celebrating over 500 company transfers to its platform since 2005. This appointment further underscores Nasdaq's dedication to its clients and its ongoing evolution centered around their needs.

As companies navigate the dynamic landscape of capital markets, Nasdaq's full suite of capabilities across trading, insights, technology, and visibility are critical to fueling their success. With her comprehensive understanding of market trends, changing investor needs, and technological impacts on capital markets, DeSimone aims to help Nasdaq enhance its role as a strategic partner to corporate clients.

In conclusion, Nasdaq's appointment of Brandis DeSimone as Senior Vice President, Head of East Coast Listings is a strategic move that strengthens the exchange's commitment to supporting companies throughout their corporate lifecycle and deepening client relationships. With her extensive experience and understanding of the capital markets, DeSimone is well-positioned to help Nasdaq's East Coast clients deliver the highest level of service and fuel their success.