Michael Harris

As the senior-most leader focused on attracting premier companies to the New York Stock Exchange, Michael is helping to reimagine what it means to join the world's most prestigious financial marketplace. Guiding everything from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 icons, he works with founders, executives, investors, and market partners to ensure the NYSE remains the top destination for accessing public capital and fueling ambition.

In an era shaped by rapid market evolution, regulatory shifts, and technological breakthroughs, Michael is helping the NYSE — at 233 years young — balance its storied legacy with a future-forward, transformational mindset. In his session, he shared how the NYSE continues to lead financial innovation, navigate historic challenges, and create lasting impact at the intersection of tradition and transformation.