Jack Cassel is a Senior Vice President and the Head of Listings for the Western US at Nasdaq. In this role, he oversees the company’s New Listings, as well as client management and Investor Relations services for companies located in the western United States. During his time at Nasdaq, Jack has been pivotal in advising and attracting some of the highest-profile IPOs to Nasdaq.

Prior to joining Nasdaq in 2018, Jack worked as a Vice President at GrowthPoint Partners in the Technology M&A group and at Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank.

Preceding his entry into the business world, Jack played Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros. While playing baseball, Jack also co-founded Players for the Planet – a non-profit organization that utilizes professional athletes to promote environmental awareness. He currently serves as a board member.

Jack holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and studied Communications at Loyola Marymount University.