Business Series:In Conversation with Nasdaq's David Wicks & Alex Sanchez

Join us for a dynamic discussion between David Wicks, Vice President at Nasdaq, and Alex Sanchez, Nasdaq Executive Advisor and CEO of Salva Financial Group. Glimpse ‘behind the bell’ and explore the future of global markets and financial innovation through their expert insights.

Following Alex and David’s discussion there will be ample time to take questions from the audience.

Held in collaboration with the Edinburgh Centre for Financial Innovations, this event forms part of University of Edinburgh Business School’s ‘Business Series’ a programme of public, in-person events which bring together practitioners, staff, students and members of the Edinburgh business community around a shared topic of interest.   

Speakers 

Alex Sanchez 

Alex Sanchez is an accomplished leader and visionary in the financial industry, best known for his role as the Founder, President, and CEO of Salva Financial Group of Florida. With a career spanning several decades, Alex has established himself as a strategic advisor and expert in crisis management and financial regulation. Concurrently, he serves as an Executive Advisor at Nasdaq, contributing to global capital market services.  Alex is an Honorary Professor at University of Edinburgh Business School. 

David Wicks 

David Wicks is Vice President, Listings, at Nasdaq.  His career at Nasdaq has spanned nearly 30 years, beginning after he joined the exchange through the acquisition of the American Stock Exchange.  In his role he advocates for listed companies and provides them with services to help with investor relations, governance, and ESG initiatives. David holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.   

Agenda 

6pm: Registration, tea & coffee 

6.30pm: Introduction and welcome by Professor Gavin Jack, Dean of the Business School 

6.35-7.30pm: Alex and David’s panel followed by audience questions  

7.30pm: Networking with drinks 

8.30pm: Event ends