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Nicsa Announces New Board Members to Advance Leading Practices in Asset and Wealth Management

By Nicsa posted Oct 14, 2024

Boston, MA – October 14, 2024 – Nicsa, a non-profit trade association dedicated to connecting all facets of the asset and wealth management industry to advance leading practices, is pleased to announce the appointment of several distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors.

These new board members bring a wealth of expertise, diverse perspectives, and industry leadership that will play a pivotal role in furthering Nicsa’s mission to foster collaboration, innovation, and best practices within the asset and wealth management community. Their collective impact is expected to drive meaningful progress in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, ensuring that Nicsa continues to support its members and stakeholders in navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. The new slate of directors and officers will take effect October 29, 2024. 

The new Board members are as follows:

Chris Goff, Columbia Threadneedle

Jocelyn McBride, Sodali & Co

Stella Mink, John Hancock Investment Management

Tiffani Potesta, Voya

“We’re very excited to welcome these industry leaders to our Board of Directors. Nicsa’s long-term mission will benefit from their expertise and leadership,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, Nicsa President & CEO.

 

The following Board members were elected for a second three-year term:

Ryan Burns, Northern Trust

Ken Cawley, Goldman Sachs

Kirsten Pickens, FS Investments

Steve Rueschhoff, Edward Jones

Cindy Schreiner, RBC

The following Board member were elected for a third one-year term:

Stacy Bernstein, American Century Investments

Mark Lavan, Franklin Templeton

The elected officers on the Nicsa Executive Committee include:

Chairperson: Clint Harris, Invesco

Vice Chairperson: Stacy Bernstein, American Century Investments

Vice President & Treasurer: John Stadtler, PwC

Vice President, Content: Janet Bienkowski, MFS Investment Management

Vice President, Membership: Ryan Burns, Northern Trust

Vice President, Nominating: Kirsten Pickens, FS Investments

Vice President, Audit: Kevin Mahn, Hennion & Walsh

Vice President, Technology: David Rosen, Morgan Stanley


About Nicsa
 

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry to advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted a collaborative environment where members come together to help strategically address the industry’s most vital issues. 

Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America champions DEI as a strategic business priority within the asset and wealth management industry. The goal of the Diversity Project North America is to advance better business results for our member firms and positive long-term impact for the clients we all serve by fostering an industry where diversity is achieved, equity is the standard, and inclusion is celebrated.

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