Nasdaq, Inc. announced on October 26, 2026, that Börje Ekholm has been elected to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective November 1, 2026, and Mr. Ekholm will serve until the earlier of his death, resignation, or removal, or the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board has determined Mr. Ekholm to be an independent director, and he will serve on the Audit & Risk Committee.
Mr. Ekholm is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Ericsson, a position he held from January 2017 to September 2026. He previously served on Nasdaq’s Board of Directors from February 2011 to December 2016, including serving as Chair from May 2012 to December 2016. Prior to his tenure at Ericsson, he served as President and CEO of Investor AB from 2005 to 2015. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Trimble Inc. and holds various other board positions, including with Alibaba, Husqvarna, and Scania.
In a separate announcement, Nasdaq disclosed that Holden Spaht has notified the company of his resignation from the Board, effective December 31, 2026. Mr. Spaht joined the Nasdaq Board in November 2023 following the acquisition of Adenza. The resignation was not the result of any disagreement between Mr. Spaht and Nasdaq.
