Michael Blackson

Michael Blackson is an Associate Vice President at Nasdaq, with over 36 years of experience in the securities industry. They have held various roles, including leadership positions at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, where they spent 15 years before its acquisition by Nasdaq in 2008. Michael currently manages a team of On-Floor Surveillance Investigators, overseeing the real-time trading activity of more than 60 traders across multiple U.S. options exchanges. They hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and have a certification in Business & Information Technology from SCS Business & Technical Institute. Michael is known for their strong leadership, communication, and conflict management skills.