---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-308391"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NDAQ"
cik: "0001120193"
company_name: "NASDAQ, INC."
filed_at: "2022-12-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-21T02:21:48.995979+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman named Board Chair; Splinter becomes Lead Independent Director

## Summary
- Adena T. Friedman appointed Chair of the Board effective Jan 1, 2023, in addition to her CEO role.
- Michael R. Splinter, current Chair, will remain on the Board as Lead Independent Director.
- Friedman has served as President and CEO since January 2017.
- Splinter will retain responsibilities including approving agendas and overseeing CEO and Board evaluations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-308391
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NDAQ
- cik: 0001120193
- company_name: NASDAQ, INC.
- filed_at: 2022-12-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1120193/000119312522308391/0001193125-22-308391-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1120193/000119312522308391/d415800d8k.htm

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