Cassandra Seier, head of global capital markets at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has tragically passed away, leaving her colleagues and the entire financial community to mourn her loss.
A pioneer in global finance, Seier spent nearly two decades at Goldman Sachs before joining the NYSE during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2022.
The NYSE confirmed Seier’s death over the weekend in a statement to Reuters but declined to provide further details on the cause of his death.
Several media outlets are reporting that Seier may have been killed in a bicycle accident in the Exuma district of the Bahamas.
According to eFinancial Careers she lost control of her bike at Highbourne Cay and was airlifted to the nearest medical center, New Providence, but she was unable to survive.
Who was Cassandra Seier?
Seier earned his degree in finance and economics from the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business.
She began her career at Goldman Sachs (the world’s leading investment banking, securities and investment management firm) in 1996, initially working in Singapore as an operations specialist.
Four years later, she moved to New York as a client services team leader and eventually became general manager in 2014.
Seier, at the NYSE, was responsible for seeking listings from 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 dedicated nonprofit organization providing networking and mentoring opportunities to underrepresented groups, particularly women in the financial industry.
NYSE Chairman Lynn Martin paid tribute to Seier on LinkedIn, highlighting his passion and commitment.
She described Seier as a “tireless advocate for the principles she believed in and a fierce champion of every client she touched.”
Seier left behind her husband, Thomas Seier, and their son.
The passing of Cassandra Seier marks a tragic loss for the financial community, leaving behind a legacy of female empowerment and leadership within the industry.
