Brendan McKinley

Brendan McKinley is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management and technology development. Currently serving as Senior Director of Product Management at Nasdaq since June 2022, Brendan previously held multiple significant roles at Freddie Mac, including Product Development Director, where leadership of product managers and scrum teams drove strategic initiatives for technology solutions impacting asset and income modeling. Brendan’s background also includes positions as Director of Remedy Management and Vendor Relationship Manager at Freddie Mac, leading cross-functional teams and managing substantial budgets. Prior experience includes tenure at Fortigent, LLC, as Associate Director and Senior Analyst, and as a Research Scientist at Reichhold Chemicals. Brendan holds a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, a minor in Business Management from North Carolina State University, and completed executive education at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.