The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association has approved a succession plan for its leadership, the organization announced on Wednesday. John L. Bowman, the association’s current executive vice president, will succeed William J. Kelly, as president, a role he has served since 2014. Kelly will stay on as CEO.
The changeover will take place in early 2024, and Bowman will work to enhance the educational offerings and resources the CAIA Association provides to individuals working in alternatives.
“The past decade has been incredibly rewarding and I could not be more excited for what the next decade will bring for CAIA,” said Kelly in a statement. “I can think of no one more suited to step into the president’s role than John. He has been an integral part of CAIA’s growth and continued reinvention since he joined us in 2019. He will continue to work tirelessly on behalf of CAIA’s members, candidates, and the broader universe of investors who benefit from the greater emphasis of the professionalization of this industry.”
Bowman has worked for the association since 2019 in several roles; he also spent 13 years at the CFA Society as managing director of the Americas region. He was also previously a portfolio manager at BNY Mellon and State Street Global Advisors. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business and finance from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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