Bryan Smith

Bryan Smith is a senior executive at Nasdaq, serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer since August 2012.1 In this role, he is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of attracting, motivating, and rewarding top talent across Nasdaq's global operations, which span 30 countries and six continents.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Nasdaq, Bryan Smith held several notable positions:

• Partner and Senior Consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC (June 2010 - August 2012)1
• Principal and Senior M&A/Executive Compensation Consultant at Hewitt Associates (November 2008 - July 2010)1
• Senior M&A and Executive Compensation Consultant at Hewitt Associates (December 2007 - November 2008)1

Responsibilities at Nasdaq

As Chief People Officer, Bryan Smith's key responsibilities include:

• Managing the HR organization with a focus on high-impact business, cultural, and operational investments1
• Transforming Nasdaq's Human Resources function by designing and executing scalable, global processes, systems, and organizational structures1
• Implementing new functions for talent acquisition, employee experience, and people operations and technology1
• Establishing a Transaction Project Management Office to support M&A due diligence, acquisition integrations, and divestiture off-boarding1

Leadership and Involvement

Bryan Smith is an active member of Nasdaq's:

• Executive Leadership Team
• Diversity Council
• ESG Council
• Global Risk Committee
• Pension Committee
• Compliance Council1

He also serves as the Executive Sponsor for Adelante, Nasdaq's Hispanic employee resource group, and represents Nasdaq leadership at Compensation Committee meetings of the Board of Directors.1

Achievements

During his tenure at Nasdaq, Bryan Smith has:

• Overseen HR due diligence and integration for ten acquisitions and two divestitures1
• Designed and implemented several new company-wide talent programs aligned with corporate objectives1
• Driven culture change and challenged work processes to enable effective execution of Nasdaq's growth strategy1

Bryan Smith's extensive experience in human resources, executive compensation, and corporate transactions has positioned him as a key figure in Nasdaq's leadership team, contributing to the company's competitive advantage and corporate objectives.