Lisa Opoku Appointed to Tradeweb Board of Directors
Tradeweb Markets Inc. appoints Lisa Opoku, a seasoned finance professional, to its Board of Directors. Ms. Opoku brings extensive experience from Goldman Sachs and legal background, enhancing the company's leadership. Her appointment signifies a strategic move to bolster the Board's expertise and diversity.
03/12/2024 - 07:30 AM
NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced the appointment of Lisa Opoku to its Board of Directors, effective as of March 7, 2024.
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Ms. Opoku brings nearly 30 years of vast finance and legal experience to the Board, most recently serving as Global Head of The Goldman Sachs Partner Family Office in the firm’s Asset Management and Wealth Management Division until October 2023. In this role, she led the firm's wealth management offerings for current and retired Goldman Sachs' partners, managing directors and alumni. Ms. Opoku was named a Partner in 2012, and over 20 years at Goldman Sachs she held various leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer for each of the Engineering Division, the Asia Pacific Securities Division, which included managing primary expansion in China , India and Korea , and the FICC Bank Loan Trading and Syndications Division.
Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2003, Ms. Opoku was a partner at Richards Spears Kibbe & Orbe LLP.
Tradeweb CEO Billy Hult commented: “Lisa brings a valuable perspective to the Board, having operated across a range of financial markets and geographies. We are excited to have her join during a time of great momentum for the company, and add to the strong breadth and depth of the Board.”
Ms. Opoku currently serves on the board of directors of The University of Minnesota . She was recognized as one of Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in Finance in 2022 and also included in Crain’s Notable Women in Tech list in 2019.
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota , summa cum laude , and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
About Tradeweb Markets
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) is a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets. Founded in 1996, Tradeweb provides access to markets, data and analytics, electronic trading, straight-through-processing and reporting for more than 50 products to clients in the institutional, wholesale and retail markets. Advanced technologies developed by Tradeweb enhance price discovery, order execution and trade workflows while allowing for greater scale and helping to reduce risks in client trading operations. Tradeweb serves more than 2,500 clients in more than 70 countries. On average, Tradeweb facilitated more than $1.4 trillion www.tradeweb.com .
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Who was appointed to Tradeweb Markets Inc.'s Board of Directors?
Lisa Opoku was appointed to Tradeweb Markets Inc.'s Board of Directors.
What is Lisa Opoku's background?
Lisa Opoku has nearly 30 years of finance and legal experience, most recently serving as Global Head of The Goldman Sachs Partner Family Office.
What notable positions did Lisa Opoku hold at Goldman Sachs?
Lisa Opoku held various leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, including Chief Operating Officer for the Engineering Division, Asia Pacific Securities Division, and the FICC Bank Loan Trading and Syndications Division.
What recognition has Lisa Opoku received?
Lisa Opoku was recognized as one of Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in Finance in 2022 and included in Crain's Notable Women in Tech list in 2019.
What are Lisa Opoku's educational qualifications?
Lisa Opoku received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota, summa cum laude, and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
