Forge Names Vidya Eashwer as Head of Data

Forge Global, Inc. (“Forge”), a global private securities marketplace, announced that it has appointed Vidya Eashwer as its Head of Data, responsible for the Strategy, P&L and Operations of Forge's data business.

Eashwer brings extensive expertise in data, technology and finance to the company. Before joining Forge, she served as Head of Technology, Edge Systems, at Intercontinental Exchange, where she lead overall program delivery ownership and management with matrix responsibility for Solutions Architecture, Infrastructure, Software Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Data Services and Operational Oversight.

Prior to that, she was Managing Director at NYSE Euronext for four years, providing development leadership for financial services teams located within the US and in Europe.

"We're extremely excited to have Vidya on board to lead a critical part of our business,”Kelly Rodriques, Forge's CEO said. "As Forge continues to revolutionize the private markets, Eashwer's deep knowledge of the space will be essential in ensuring that we are empowering investors and fast-growing companies to make the most informed decisions.”

Founded in 2014, Forge serves the complex and emerging needs of the private market ecosystem by forging new connections through its technology, data and expertise.