Paul McKeown

Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketplaces, Market Technology at Nasdaq

Paul McKeown is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the financial technology sector, particularly in market technology and compliance solutions. He has held several leadership positions at Nasdaq, one of the world's leading stock exchanges and technology providers.1

Career at Nasdaq

At Nasdaq, Paul McKeown served as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketplaces, Market Technology. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the sales operations and strategy for Nasdaq's market technology business.3 His expertise spans multiple disciplines and functions within the organization.1

Prior to his role as Global Head of Marketplaces, McKeown held other significant positions at Nasdaq:

Vice President and Global Head of Nasdaq's compliance and surveillance offerings1
Vice President of Market Technology, overseeing the SMARTS market surveillance technology business globally5

Industry Involvement

McKeown has been actively involved in industry events and discussions. He has spoken at conferences such as CordaCon 2021, where he discussed the adoption of digital assets by major banks.2 He has also participated in the Marketplace Conference, sharing insights on building scalable marketplaces.4

Recent Career Move

As of September 2023, Paul McKeown announced that he has left Nasdaq and joined BlackRock, another prominent financial services company.6 This move marks a significant transition in his career after his tenure at Nasdaq.