ETF exchange leader Bats Global Markets, Inc. (Bats: BATS) has named Dave Nadig as CEO of the company’s ETF.com news and analysis division. Nadig replaces current ETF.com CEO David Lichtblau who will be leaving ETF.com to pursue ‘other interests’.
Nadig’s hire is actually a homecoming, as he rejoins the firm where he played a leadership role from 2008-2015.
With more than 20 years of ETF experience, Mr. Nadig is widely recognized as a leading ETF expert with deep market expertise and long track record in product development and marketing. In his previous tenure as ETF.com’s Chief Investment Officer, he was a highly influential columnist and thought leader, while also building the company’s ETF data and analytics platform and developing new methodologies for analyzing and rating ETFs.
Bryan Harkins, EVP and Head of U.S. Markets and Global FX at Bats said:
We‘re excited for Dave to leverage his unique abilities to propel ETF.com forward, strengthening our reputation as a leading provider of ETF data, news and analysis. We would also like to thank David Lichtblau for his dedicated service to the organization, both as CEO and, previously, as chief operating officer. And we wish him well in his future endeavors.
Dave Nadig said:
It’s an honor to return to ETF.com, and I’m eager to work with the team to further cement its place as the leading source for ETF news and analysis. As ETFs continue to grow in popularity, it’s important that we at ETF.com strive to provide the most complete, unique, independent and forward-looking content possible. That improves outcomes for all classes of investors.
Dave Nadig formally rejoins ETF.com on November 21, and reports to Bats SVP Global Head of Exchange Traded Products, Laura Morrison. Ms. Morrison said:
I’ve known Dave for many years and have always admired his innovative spirit and his dedication to the ETF industry. I am eager to work with him and the entire team at ETF.com during this pivotal time.
Most recently, Mr. Nadig worked at FactSet Research Systems, leading FactSet’s entry into the ETF data market and managing the integration of the ETF.com data and analytics business into the FactSet global architecture. FactSet purchased that part of the ETF.com business in 2015, prior to the Bats purchase of the ETF.com website and flagship publication ETF Report.
His previous experience includes leadership roles at Barclays Global Investors and dot-com era internet mutual fund, MetaMarkets.com. He also co-founded the consultancy Cerulli Associates. He holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA from Boston University.
Founded in 2001, ETF.com provides news, analysis, data and education about ETFs.