Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America, an initiative that champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry, is pleased to announce its impressive speaker lineup for its upcoming Fearless Leadership Symposium.
The event will be held in NYC on June 12 and is an ideal opportunity to hear from asset and wealth management firms, broker dealers, and an extensive group of professional service firms. View the agenda here.
The event will feature industry trailblazers discussing the pivotal issues shaping the DEI journey. The conference promises to be a powerful and inspiring event, where business leaders convene to discuss hard-hitting issues specific to the industry, including utilizing AI, battling fatigue, and developing strategies of influence.
The following speakers have been confirmed to participate in the conference:
Bob Adams
Chief Operations Officer, Fidelity Investments
Omar Aguilar, Ph.D.
President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Schwab Asset Management
Thomas Arnold
Partner, Leader in Asset Management Technology Consulting, Wealth & Asset Management Consulting, EY
Erika Irish Brown
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Global Head of Talent, Citi
Gary Casagrande
Senior Vice President - Head of US Fund Administration, Northern Trust
Myra Chen
Data, Insights and Analytics Leader, Capital Group
Nick Cherney
Head of Innovation, Janus Henderson Investors
Ryan Christianson
Vice President, Responsible Investing, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Carol Fulp
CEO, Fulp Diversity LLC
Byron Pitts
Anchor & Chief National Correspondent, ABC News
Eugene Smith
Diversity Project Manager & Chief of Staff to The Global Head of Diversity and Talent, Citi
Kwesi Smith
CEO, Greenwood Project
Michelle Thompson-Dolberry
Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, MFS
Lazaro Tiant
Sustainable Investment Analyst, Schroders
Cinda Whitten
Head of Global Investment Operations, Nuveen
The event will close with a ceremony and networking reception honoring Nicsa’s 2024 Rising Stars, diverse, aspiring leaders in the asset and wealth management industry. More about Nicsa’s mentorship, networking, and career development program can be found here.
The Fearless Leadership Symposium is open to all industry participants interested in advancing DEI, including business leaders, hiring managers, DEI practitioners, HR professionals, and next gen industry participants. Registration for the conference is now open.
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