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In this newly created position at Archipelago, Lauderback will be responsible for representing the interests of Archipelago before Members of Congress, the White House, other government entities, and think tanks, along with maintaining and growing Archipelago's already strong relationships and awareness in Washington, DC.
"Appointing Margaret, a seasoned public policy, government affairs and technology industry expert, along with establishing an office in Washington is important since many significant issues in our industry are debated and decided there," said Kevin O'Hara, Chief Administrative Office and General Counsel of Archipelago Holdings. "As both an operator of a stock exchange and a publicly-traded company, we believe it to be strategically important to have a permanent voice in Washington to engage and advocate on our behalf."
Lauderback possesses strong relationships within the technology industry. She most recently served as a Vice President of the Technology Network (TechNet), a network of CEOs that promotes the growth of technology and the innovation economy, where she was responsible for policy, advocacy and political activities with elected officials in Congress as well as the White House. Prior to this position, she was the Vice President of Membership, where she was responsible for membership retention, recruitment and expansion. Preceding her work at TechNet, Lauderback has held government affairs positions with companies and organizations including Chicago-based Ameritech. She has also worked for several senior elected officials during her career.
"As a leader in innovation in an ever changing industry, it's absolutely vital that a company like Archipelago continue to work closely with government decision makers to remain successful," commented Lauderback. "Archipelago has built a business model based on 'do the right thing by the investor' and has advocated that model in the market structure policy debate at the SEC and on Capitol Hill. I look forward to building on this foundation to enhance Archipelago's presence and influence in our nation's capital."
Lauderback holds a Bachelor of Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin. She will be based in Archipelago's soon to be established Washington, DC offices.
