The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has appointed Derick Tjin as managing director, head of Canada, global corporate client group, effective immediately, the exchange company announced Thursday.

In his newly created position, Tjin is responsible for supporting all of Nasdaq OMX’s listed companies, growing its corporate client service business, and building upon its local presence in Canada. He is based in Toronto and reports to Nelson Griggs, vice president, global corporate client group.

“With the growth that Nasdaq OMX has experienced in both our listing and product business over the past several years, we have made the strategic decision to expand our focus in Canada,” said Griggs.

“We are confident that Derick’s experience and local knowledge will be a great asset for our clients and prospective clients and we are excited to continue our growth in this key market.”

Tjin has served in sales and marketing management roles with the Canadian Press as well as BCE Emergis E-News. He has also worked for the TSX Group and as a consultant for Nasdaq OMX. Most recently, he served as the country manager for Business Wire Canada.

Nasdaq Canada closed its Montreal office in 2004 as part of a reorganization that resulted in Nasdaq’s Canadian operations being handled out of the United States.

Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. is the world’s largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, with over 3,700 listed companies.

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