Nasdaq Appoints Börje Ekholm to its Board of Directors; Holden Spaht to Step Down from Board at Year-End
Key Highlights
- ➤Börje Ekholm joins Nasdaq’s board November 1, 2026, serving on the Audit & Risk Committee
- ➤Holden Spaht resigns from Nasdaq’s board effective December 31, 2026
- ➤Nasdaq completed Adenza integration and hit synergy and deleveraging targets ahead of schedule
- ➤Nasdaq raised its medium-term revenue outlook during Spaht’s three-year board tenure
Expert Statements
Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq
“Börje's return not only brings deep knowledge of Nasdaq’s DNA as a catalyst for market innovation, but also a rare combination of strategic vision and operational discipline, as demonstrated by his successful transformation of Ericsson into a stronger, more competitive organization,”
Börje Ekholm, Board member, Nasdaq
“I am honored to re-join Nasdaq's Board at such an important time during its strategic evolution,”
Börje Ekholm, Board member, Nasdaq
“Nasdaq is a leading force across the global capital markets and the broader technology and financial ecosystem, and I look forward to working alongside my fellow directors and the management team to advance Nasdaq's role as the industry's transformation partner.”
Holden Spaht, Director, Nasdaq
“Nasdaq is an exceptional company with a great board of directors and one of the best CEOs that I’ve had the privilege to work with,”
Holden Spaht, Director, Nasdaq
“I am confident that under Adena's leadership, Nasdaq will continue to advance its position as a leading technology and solutions provider to the global financial system. I am deeply grateful for the experience and proud of what we have accomplished together.”
Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq
“On behalf of the entire Board, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Holden for his exceptional service and meaningful contributions during a transformative period for Nasdaq,”
Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq
“His insights and counsel have been invaluable as we advanced our strategic vision and strengthened our position as the trusted fabric of the global financial system. We wish him the very best in his next chapter.”
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced the appointment of Börje Ekholm to its Board of Directors. Ekholm is the former President and CEO of Ericsson, the former President and CEO of Investor AB, and a previous Chair of the Nasdaq Board of Directors. Ekholm's appointment is effective as of November 1, 2026, and he will serve as a member of the Audit & Risk Committee. Separately, Nasdaq today announced that Holden Spaht has notified Nasdaq of his decision to resign from the Board, effective December 31, 2026.
“Börje's return not only brings deep knowledge of Nasdaq’s DNA as a catalyst for market innovation, but also a rare combination of strategic vision and operational discipline, as demonstrated by his successful transformation of Ericsson into a stronger, more competitive organization," said Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq. "His global technology expertise and his proven track record of driving innovation and growth will make him a tremendous addition to our Board as we continue to advance our strategic agenda.”
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