The Katie Miller Podcast NYSE President Lynn Martin on AI, Trump’s Economy & DEI | KMP Ep.32
Mar 24, 2026
Lynn Martin, President of the New York Stock Exchange and seasoned financial executive, discusses market structure, responsible AI adoption, and modernizing legacy systems. She touches on DEI and board advisory evolution, leadership and career timing, parenting tech rules, and why long-term thinking matters for investors.
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NYSE Favors Meritocracy Over Mandates
- Lynn Martin says the NYSE won't prescribe diversity quotas but believes diverse opinions improve companies and CEOs should define diversity for their firms.
- She positions the exchange's role as advisory, not prescriptive.
Prioritize Skills For Board Seats
- Lynn Martin advises companies to request board candidates based on skills and experience rather than demographics.
- She highlights the NYSE's Board Advisory Services with 1,000+ candidates spanning genders and backgrounds.
Always Back Claims With Data
- Lynn Martin demands quantitative evidence in briefings and won't present publicly without data.
- She says qualitative-only presentations feel like spin and expects numbers before making public statements.