Randall Hopkins

Vice President, Head of Capital Markets Reform and Innovation , Nasdaq

Randall Hopkins has over fifteen years’ experience at Nasdaq. His work spans the listings, trading, market data, and index businesses, both in the U.S. and internationally.  Mr. Hopkins has held several senior leadership positions overseeing Sales, Product Management, Policy, Customer Service and Business Development teams, in addition to successfully integrating several major acquisitions. 

Currently, Mr. Hopkins leads Nasdaq’s Revitalize Initiative to improve the U.S. capital markets ecosystem. In this role, Mr. Hopkins works with companies, regulators, legislators, and other thought leaders to devise and implement both short term and long term improvements to help companies, investors, and our economy. Mr. Hopkins also heads Nasdaq’s Capital Markets activities throughout many western states and provinces, working alongside public and private companies to help drive value to their business, employees, and shareholders. 

Additionally, Mr. Hopkins serves on the Board of the Software and Information Industry Association and is the President of the Seattle chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute. 

Mr. Hopkins holds Masters degrees in Business Administration, Information Science, and Philosophy, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis.