Call for Nominations
We are accepting nominations to the CAIA Board of Directors on a rolling basis. Show your commitment to the CAIA Association by submitting a nominee. This is an opportunity to shape the future of our organization and contribute to the advancement of alternative investments throughout the industry.
Nominating candidates to the Board of Directors is a valuable service to the Association and your thoughtful consideration of this process is greatly appreciated.
Board Composition and Terms
- Board members are eligible to serve two three-year terms.
- There are currently ten (10) Board Members including the CAIA Association CEO.
- Board Committees currently include an Audit Committee & Nominating Committee.
Expectations and Time Commitment
Proposed candidates must agree to be fully available for Board work during their term.
General Expectations
- Oversee, evaluate, and support the Chief Executive Officer.
- Provide counsel and direction on the organizational strategy and the larger investment industry.
- Exercise fiduciary duty over the organization’s mission and assets.
- Actively participate and engage at board meetings and sub-committees, if assigned by the Chair. Board Committees currently include an Audit Committee & Nominating Committee.
- Serve as an ambassador for the organization’s mission, purposes, goals, and programs.
- Represent the CAIA Association at industry events on an as-needed basis.
Time Commitment
CAIA currently holds four board meetings each calendar year. Three of these meetings are virtual and under two hours. The annual meeting is typically a full day to day and a half with a social dinner and is held in a financial center in either the US, EMEA or APAC. CAIA reimburses for all travel-related expenses. Periodically, in between board meetings, directors will also be called upon for guidance, counsel and event participation.
The Submission Process
All nominations should be emailed to nominations@caia.org.
A nomination submission should contain:
- Your Name and Contact information.
- Name and Contact Information of the Nominee.
- Nomination Statement:
- If self-nominating, a brief statement from the nominee indicating their interest in serving and any special qualifications.
- If not self-nominated, a brief statement from the nominator attesting to the nominee's qualifications and reasons they would make a good candidate.