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Gerard Smith, Vice President, Head of Product Strategy – Post Trade, NASDAQ

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Gerard Smith

Vice President, Head of Product Strategy – Post Trade, NASDAQ

United Kingdom

Professional Profile

Gerard Smith serves as the Vice President, Head of Product Strategy – Post Trade at Nasdaq. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing critical areas within Financial Market Infrastructure, including CCP Clearing and risk management, Central Securities Depository operations, and digital solutions based on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).

Industry Experience and Leadership

With more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector, Gerard has established himself as a transformative leader in Financial Market Infrastructures, especially within post-trade services. His leadership has driven significant change and innovation, resulting in notable impacts across the industry.

Expertise in Blockchain and DLT

Gerard has led DLT blockchain projects at prominent institutions such as the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), and Nasdaq. His extensive background in spearheading these initiatives highlights his commitment to advancing technological innovation in financial markets.