Lynn Martin grew up in
Smithtown, New York. Her father was an electrical engineer. Martin studied computer science and math at
Manhattan College, and in 1998, she graduated with a major in computer science and a minor in finance. While working as a computer programmer at
IBM for the next three years, Martin started a part-time graduate studies program and completed an MA in Statistics from
Columbia University. She also became chair of the Fixed Income and Data Services at Intercontinental Exchange, which owns the NYSE. She is on the board of directors for
Partnership for New York City. and the Economic Club of New York. In 2023, she ranked 45th in the Forbes list of "
World's 100 most powerful women" and 56th on
Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women. In 2024,
Forbes ranked her 47th on its Power Women list. Martin is married, has two sons, and lives on
Long Island. == References ==