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Appointment
NASDAQ Appoints Jameel Aalim-Johnson as Associate Vice President of Government Relations
NEW YORK - The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announced the appointment of Jameel Aalim-Johnson as Associate Vice President of NASDAQ Government Relations. In this position, Mr. Johnson will represent the views and policies of NASDAQ to federal, state, and local policymakers. He will also help develop and execute strategic initiatives that are consistent with NASDAQ's mission to be the highest quality equity market in the world.
Prior to joining NASDAQ, Mr. Johnson served as Chief of Staff for
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks of New York. In this position, Mr. Johnson
managed Congressman Meeks' Capitol Hill office and supported him on the
House Financial Services Committee. He advised Congressman Meeks on all
Committee legislative action and the development of legislative
initiatives.
As Chief of Staff to an active senior member of the Foreign Affairs
Committee, Jameel has had extensive interaction with foreign officials
stateside and abroad, which included assisting Congressman Meeks with
the development of his pro-trade agenda.
Jameel demonstrated leadership by serving as the President of the
bipartisan House Chiefs of Staff Association and as the President and
Co-Founder of the Congressional Muslim Staff Association.
Previously, Mr. Johnson was executive director of the Rockaway
Development and Revitalization Corp. in Rockaway, New York. Mr. Johnson
also served as a business development specialist for former Congressman
Floyd H. Flake in Queens, New York.
Mr. Johnson reports to J.J. Johnson, senior vice president of NASDAQ
Government Relations. "Jameel will be an excellent addition to the
NASDAQ team because of his considerable knowledge of the financial
services industry, his expertise on related public policy issues, and
his vast political experience in Washington and New York," stated
Johnson. "Jameel will be a strong and articulate advocate for policies
in support of investors, the capital markets, competition, and
innovation."
Mr. Johnson earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia
and holds an M.B.A. in International Finance from St. John's
University.
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