Bradley Peterson, EVP & CIO/CTO
Professional Overview
Bradley Peterson is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation and innovation within the financial services industry. As the Executive Vice President and Chief Information/Technology Officer at Nasdaq, he is responsible for overseeing the company's global technology strategy, infrastructure, and operations, positioning the organization for ongoing growth and industry leadership.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the EVP & CIO/CTO at Nasdaq since 2013, Bradley has been instrumental in aligning the company's technology roadmap with its strategic business objectives. He leads a team of over 2,000 IT professionals responsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of Nasdaq's core trading platforms, data analytics solutions, and enterprise-wide systems. Under his guidance, Nasdaq has consistently ranked as one of the world's most technologically advanced stock exchanges, with industry-leading uptime, scalability, and security.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Nasdaq, Bradley held senior technology leadership roles at several prominent financial services firms. As the EVP & CIO/CTO at Charles Schwab from 2008 to 2013, he spearheaded the company's digital transformation and oversaw the implementation of cutting-edge trading platforms, client-facing mobile apps, and enterprise-wide data analytics solutions. Earlier in his career, he served as the CIO at eBay, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company's technology infrastructure to support its rapid global expansion, and as the CTO/CIO at Epoch Securities / Goldman Sachs, where he led the development of innovative trading and risk management systems.
Academic Background
Bradley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial technology (FinTech) and capital markets systems
- Enterprise-wide digital transformation and innovation
- Large-scale IT infrastructure management and optimization
- Data analytics and business intelligence
- Agile software development and DevOps methodologies
- Cybersecurity and risk management
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Bradley has been recognized as a thought leader in the financial technology industry. He has authored numerous articles and whitepapers on topics such as the impact of emerging technologies on capital markets, the role of data analytics in driving business insights, and the importance of robust cybersecurity practices. Bradley has also been a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events, sharing his insights and best practices with peers and industry stakeholders.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, deep industry knowledge, and proven track record of driving technological innovation, Bradley Peterson is a valuable asset to Nasdaq and the broader financial services industry. As the company's EVP & CIO/CTO, he continues to guide the organization's technology-enabled transformation, positioning Nasdaq as a global leader in the dynamic and rapidly evolving capital markets landscape.
