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The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that Adena Friedman, a 16-year veteran of NASDAQ OMX, has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Friedman was announced as CFO in February in conjunction with former CFO David Warren's decision to step down from the role. Ms. Friedman was previously Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Global Data Products.
"Adena has provided leadership in a number of pivotal roles in the company, and she brings deep knowledge of our business and the industry to her new position," said Bob Greifeld, Chief Executive Officer of NASDAQ OMX. "As head of Corporate Strategy, Adena was a key player in significant mergers such as OMX and INET, and I look forward to her contributions as CFO."
"I am excited and honored to take on the role of CFO at NASDAQ OMX, and look forward to working in my new capacity with what I know is one of the most talented and focused management teams in the industry," said Ms. Friedman.
Ms. Friedman will retain her role as head of Corporate Strategy. Previous to her role as CFO, Ms. Friedman was Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Global Data Products, with responsibility for identifying and overseeing mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Friedman led the team responsible for the successful acquisition of OMX AB, and oversaw the acquisition of INET. As head of Global Data Products, Ms. Friedman oversaw a key business unit focused on global dissemination of market information and analytical tools to support and provide market transparency for securities traded through NASDAQ and OMX exchanges. Ms. Friedman joined NASDAQ in 1993 and served in several roles prior to her current role, including as Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President of NASDAQ Data Products.
The appointment took effect immediately after NASDAQ OMX filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
