Sarah Youngwood’s Post

Nasdaq recently published its 2023 Sustainability Report. As Nasdaq and our clients navigate the complexity of the ESG ecosystem, our position at the intersection of technology and the financial system provides us with a unique perspective on how this ecosystem is evolving.      Within my role as Chief Financial Officer, I also act as Co-Chair of the Corporate ESG Steering Committee working closely with our Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting team to advance initiatives that solidify our business resilience by reducing our environmental impact, increasing our social impact, and maintaining robust corporate governance practices.      For our clients, we are committed to being a strategic partner to them, minimizing complexity and friction in the development, execution, and reporting of their own ESG strategies, and helping to capitalize on emerging opportunities while better managing risks.       Combined, these actions help ensure we can deliver on our purpose to advance economic progress for all, while embracing impact.      Learn more about our strategic approach to sustainability and read the report findings here: https://lnkd.in/gAzMxu2V

After spending time across the US, Canada, and Europe with investors, I recently embarked on my first global office tour to connect with colleagues and the investment community across Europe. My journey took me to Stockholm, Vilnius, and London, as I celebrated my 4th month at Nasdaq. Throughout my visit, I hosted a series of town halls at each Nasdaq office location, met with our local Finance team members, and connected with members of our Employee Resource Group, Women In Nasdaq. Each of these sessions was deeply collaborative and filled with excitement. I learned more about the key strategic priorities within each country and across the broader region as we discussed how Nasdaq is poised to continue partnering with our clients to solve their biggest challenges. It was great to see first-hand the tremendous energy, innovation, and opportunity that drive our business forward! I want to thank our employees, clients, investors, and partners across Europe for such a successful and engaging trip. Meeting with all of you has been a highlight of my time at Nasdaq and I am already looking forward to my next trip!  

Yesterday, Nasdaq hosted its 2024 Investor Day. The theme throughout the day was all about our next phase of growth: scalable, profitable, and durable growth.    Over the past seven years, Nasdaq has been on a transformational journey, which has culminated in our position as a trusted and scaled technology partner. Today, Nasdaq has an exceptional financial profile coupled with an incredible track record of execution, and we are well positioned to deliver on our 2024 strategic priorities – Integrate, Innovate, and Accelerate. Across our three divisions, we have a more complete set of capabilities, solutions, and expertise that will continue to deliver for clients, drive growth, and unlock shareholder value.   I am extremely proud to be part of Nasdaq at such an important time in our journey as a financial technology powerhouse – and we’re only just getting started. I look forward to working alongside the entire Nasdaq team to continue to deliver value to our clients and our shareholders.     Find out more about Nasdaq’s Investor Day here: https://lnkd.in/gm6pA4xz

I truly enjoyed my time at MIT. The quality of the discussion with the students and the professors was extraordinary. Thank you Anne!

UBS and Credit Suisse coming together is a historic moment. It’s the chance to build something new, strong and enduring, that serves combined clients, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders in a way not previously seen. Since joining UBS, it has been my immense pleasure to lead and transform the UBS Finance, Treasury and M&A functions, helping to put UBS in the position necessary to act on this acquisition. I have decided to stay as Group CFO until transaction close and leave the firm after a transition. I welcome Todd Tuckner to the role of Group CFO. In addition, Beatriz Martin will join the Group Executive Board as Head of Non-Core and Legacy as well as President of UBS EMEA. Both Bea and Todd have been outstanding members of my team and UBS is well situated for the future with them in these important positions. I look forward to continuing to work with Sergio, the GEB, the Board, and my amazing team, as we prepare for the close. Please join me in wishing Bea and Todd success in their new roles.

As we mark the historic occasion of The Coronation of HRH King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London, I’d like to thank His Royal Highness for all his efforts on the topic of sustainability. With his initiative to launch @Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) leadership Network he is bringing together Chief Financial Officers from large global organizations. This is His Royal Highness’s clear commitment– to show personal and organizational leadership on the topic of sustainability. Today the network’s membership of 70 CFOs represent organizations with a total combined revenue of over USD 1.5 trillion and operate in 200+ countries and territories. Thank you, Your Majesty.

Excited to share that @UBS published its first global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion report. It provides transparent view on our DE&I priorities, progress, and goals. At UBS, we aim to build a thriving, diverse workforce and a culture centered around inclusion and belonging, where everyone can unlock their full potential. It’s not just the right thing to do, it’s crucial to the long-term success of every business. We remain committed to advancing diversity at every level of UBS and making sure every employee has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/evqfvCNe #culturaldiversity #shareubs #diversity #culture

Today we published our quarterly results with solid underlying performance, strong liquidity and capital, and strong flows. This reflects the continued confidence and trust clients have in us. Find out more about the results: https://lnkd.in/evEgxVvN