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Cate Grant

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VP, Sales and Account Management, Nasdaq

EIR 2025-2027

Cate Grant (B.A. '01) serves as Vice President, Sales and Account Management at Nasdaq, where she oversees new business development and account management for thousands of corporate clients. With extensive experience spanning both Nasdaq and Thomson Reuters, Cate has built a distinguished career in sales, commercial management, and sales operations within the financial technology and information services sector.

Throughout her tenure in the industry, she has demonstrated expertise in driving revenue growth, managing complex client relationships, and leading high-performing sales teams across diverse market segments.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Cate resides in Boston with her husband and three children. She is an avid sports enthusiast, maintaining strong loyalty to the Buffalo Bills and Michigan State University athletics, reflecting her enduring connection to her alma mater and hometown.

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