Adena Friedman | |
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.jpg) Friedman in 2018 | |
| Born | Adena Robinson Testa 1969 (age 54–55) Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Other names | Adena Robinson Tate |
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| Occupation | CEO of Nasdaq, Inc. |
| Spouse |
Michael Friedman (m. 1993) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Adena W. Testa Michael D. Testa |
Adena T. Friedman (born Adena Robinson Testa; 1969) is an American businesswoman. She currently serves as the President and CEO of Nasdaq, Inc.[1] She was formerly a managing director and CFO of The Carlyle Group. Initially joining Nasdaq in 1993, she returned to Nasdaq from Carlyle in May 2014 as President of Global Corporate and information technology solutions.[2][3] She was named the CEO of Nasdaq in January 2017, the first woman to lead a global exchange.[4]
Forbes has repeatedly listed Friedman as one of the world's most powerful women on their annual Power Women list.[4] She ranked 43rd in Forbes list of "World's 100 most powerful women" in 2023.[5] She was ranked 55th on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women in 2023.[6]
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- ^ "The World's Most Powerful Women 2023". Forbes.
- ^ "Most Powerful Women". Fortune.