Ms. Barris, who is based in New York, reports to Bruce E. Aust, Executive Vice President, Corporate Client Group.

In her new role, Ms. Barris will be responsible for developing value added products and services for NASDAQ-listed companies, including investor relations services designed to increase their exposure to the investment community.

"As a predominant U.S. equities market, NASDAQ is committed to providing innovative services and market data tools that give our issuers a competitive advantage in today's marketplace. The addition of a product strategy expert like Marcia allows us to identify new customer-focused products and services for our listed clientele," said Bruce E. Aust, Executive Vice President, Corporate Client Group of NASDAQ.

Before joining NASDAQ, Ms. Barris held senior management and business development positions with financial services business units of several market-leading technology companies. Most recently, Ms. Barris was Managing Director of Compaq Financial Services Latin America. While at Compaq, Ms. Barris developed and managed global business strategy within the financial services business unit. Ms. Barris held similar marketing and management positions with AT&T Capital Corporation and UNISYS Finance Corporation.

A graduate of the College of St. Catherine, Barris also received a Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.