Background
Simmons, Hardwick was born on June 8, 1940 in Baltimore. Son of Edward Ball and Margaret (Hardwick) Simmons.
Simmons, Hardwick was born on June 8, 1940 in Baltimore. Son of Edward Ball and Margaret (Hardwick) Simmons.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1962; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1966.
Vice president Hayden's Stone's Data Processing and Communications Division, 1969, manager Boston, 1970, executive vice president retail and sales administration, 1973. Senior executive vice president marketing and sales Shearson/American Express, 1977. With Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc., since 1966, regional officer New England, 1972-1975.
Vice chairman, director Shearson Lehman Hutton Inc. (formerly Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc.), New York City, 1975-1990. Chief executive officer Prudential Securities Inc., 1991—2001.
Chief Executive Officer, chairman The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., Washington, 2001—2003. Director Chicago Board Options Exchange, Lions Gate Entertainment, since 2005. Served, 1960-1966, United States Marine Corps Reserve.
Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1959-1960. Member Bond Club New York City.
Married Sarah Bradlee Dolan, September 9, 1962. Children— Elizabeth, Huntington, Benjamin.