NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced the appointment of Robert J. Rendine as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Communications, effective September 7, 2010.
Mr. Rendine, who currently is Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at GE Capital Global Banking, will be responsible for corporate communications across NYSE Euronext, including media relations, executive communications and broadcasting. He will report to Andrew Brandman, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
“NYSE Euronext’s transformation into a dynamic, global leader in the exchange and financial-technology space offers distinct benefits for our customers, investors and other constituents, such as new levels of innovation, efficiency and performance. Bob has the skills and experience to help us drive these changes and communicate the value NYSE Euronext provides,” said Duncan L. Niederauer, Chief Executive Officer.
Added Mr. Brandman: “Bob’s background with General Electric and the American Stock Exchange provide him with a broad and deep understanding of the opportunities, challenges and issues of this highly competitive, global business. His distinctive voice and world-view will be tremendous assets as we further advance NYSE Euronext's reputation for setting the world standard for operating capital markets and creating market technology.”
“NYSE Euronext is a globally renowned brand, uniquely positioned to continue its successful global growth and to lead the industry’s rapid transformation and evolution. I am excited about the opportunity to help engage the many stakeholders of NYSE Euronext in communicating that story,” said Mr. Rendine.
Since 2008, Mr. Rendine has led Global Corporate Affairs from London for GE Capital Global Banking, one of the largest financial businesses in GE Capital. He has been responsible for developing and implementing external and internal messaging strategies and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Mr. Rendine joined General Electric Co. in 2003 as Vice President of Global Communications at GE Money in Stamford, Conn., advising senior management on global strategic communications issues, overseeing a network of communicators in more than 50 countries, developing all significant executive communications, directing strategic messaging and setting global CSR strategy.
During 2000-2003, Mr. Rendine was Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications at the American Stock Exchange, responsible for providing counsel to senior management and directing all external and internal communications as well as community relations and philanthropy. During 1992-2000 he was Vice President of Corporate Communications for GTECH Holdings Corp. in West Greenwich, R.I.
Mr. Rendine has a master’s degree in Public Administration from The American University and a bachelor’s in Political Science/Sociology from George Washington University, both in Washington, D. C.