John Black

John Black is currently the Vice President and Head of Index Options at Nasdaq, where they oversee all aspects of the business, including product conceptualization, pricing, and partnerships. With a rich background in equity options and derivatives, they previously worked at Tradition and BGC Partners, managing broker activities and compliance in equity derivatives. Earlier in their career, John served as a performance analyst and a junior research analyst, roles that sparked their enduring interest in the financial markets. John is passionate about building successful teams and guiding them toward achieving their goals.