Cassandra Seier, Head of International Capital Markets at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), tragically passed away, leaving her colleagues and the entire financial community in mourning.
A pioneer in global finance, Seier spent nearly two decades at Goldman Sachs before joining the New York Stock Exchange during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2022.
The New York Stock Exchange confirmed Seier’s death over the weekend in a statement to Reuters but declined to provide further details about the cause of his death.
Multiple media reports indicate that Seier may have died in a bicycle accident in the Exuma district of the Bahamas.
According Electronic financial careers She lost control of her bike on Highbourne Cay and was airlifted to the nearest medical facility, New Providence, but did not survive.
Who was Cassandra Seier?
Seier graduated with a degree in Finance and Economics from the Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon.
He began his career at Goldman Sachs (the world’s leading investment banking, securities and investment management firm) in 1996, initially working in Singapore as a trading specialist.
Four years later, she moved to New York as a client services team leader and eventually took on the role of CEO in 2014.
At the NYSE, Seier was responsible for seeking listings of international companies in Canada, EMEA, Asia and Latin America, while also advising companies and investors on initial public offerings (IPOs).
Seier was a leading voice in the financial community and was deeply passionate about promoting diversity and mentorship in finance.
She also served as CEO and President of Women in Financial Markets (WIFM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing networking and mentoring opportunities for underrepresented groups, especially women in the financial sector.
Lynn Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange, paid tribute to Seier on LinkedIn, highlighting his passion and commitment.
He described Seier as a “tireless advocate for the principles she believed in and a fierce advocate for every client she touched.”
Seier left behind her husband, Thomas Seier, and her son.
Cassandra Seier’s death marks a tragic loss for the financial community and leaves behind a legacy of women’s empowerment and leadership within the industry.
