Meet the Leaders Guiding Us Forward
CAIA’s leadership team is a collective of seasoned investment professionals, educators, strategists, and innovators who bring diverse perspectives from every corner of global capital markets. With experience spanning asset management, academia, and financial innovation, they reflect the complexity and the promise of a profession in transformation.
Their expertise is deep, their passions are personal, and their commitment to better outcomes for investors, markets, and society is what unites them.
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John L. Bowman, CFA
Chief Executive Officer
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Aaron Filbeck, CAIA, CFA, CFP, CIPM, FDP
Managing Director, Content and Community Strategy
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Adele Kohler, CFA
Managing Director, Americas
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Craig Lindqvist
Chief Operating Officer
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Laura Merlini, CAIA, CIFD
Managing Director, EMEA
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Steven Novakovic, CAIA, CFA
Managing Director, Educational Programs
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Nick Pollard
Managing Director, Asia Pacific

