Lynn Martin ’98 Cited on Rankings of Most Powerful Women by American Banker and Fortune

Lynn Martin ’98, who graduated from Manhattan University with a major in computer science and a minor in finance, has been cited by American Banker as one of the top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance for 2024. She has also been named to the 27th annual Fortune Most Powerful Women list of leaders in business.

Martin has been president of NYSE Group, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), since 2022. NYSE Group includes the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the world’s largest stock market and premier venue for capital raising, as well as four fully electronic equity markets and two options exchanges. Martin is also chair of Fixed Income & Data Services at ICE.

Alyson Shontell, Fortune’s editor in chief and chief content officer, said, “Since its inception, the Most Powerful Women in business list has served as a powerful reminder of the tremendous impact women leaders continue to have in shaping business today. They are not just adapting to change; they are driving meaningful transformation.”

Commenting on her senior leadership role in the global market, Martin shared with American Banker that she is grateful for the support she has received.

“Don't be afraid to take risks and say ‘yes’ to jobs that you don't necessarily feel 100% qualified to take on,” she told the publication. “If someone is asking you to take on a position, it's because they believe you are more than capable of taking on that role.''

In 2021, Martin was the recipient of Manhattan University’s De La Salle Medal, which is conferred annually by the Board of Trustees to honor executives who exemplify the principles of excellence and corporate leadership.

Martin previously served as president of ICE Data Services and chief operating officer of ICE Clear U.S. Prior to ICE’s acquisition of NYSE Euronext in 2013, she served in a number of leadership roles, including chief executive officer of NYSE Liffe U.S. and CEO of New York Portfolio Clearing. She began her career at IBM in their Global Services organization, where she served a variety of functions, predominantly as a project manager within the financial services practice.

Martin also holds an M.A. in statistics from Columbia University. She serves on the Manhattan University Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board of the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. She is a director of the Partnership for New York City and the Inner-City Scholarship Fund and is a member of the New York State Emerging Technology Advisory Board.