Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Adds Two New Members to its Board of Directors

Global leader in alternative investment education welcomes David George of the Future Fund and Tom R. Robinson of AACSB International to its board as it looks to continue its growth AMHERST, MASS. (February 8, 2017) – The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the global leader in alternative investment education, has today announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors: David George, CAIA, Head of Debt & Alternatives at the Future Fund, and Thomas (Tom) R. Robinson, CAIA, President and Chief Executive Officer of AACSB International. Both Mr. George and Mr. Robinson were nominated and unanimously elected during CAIA’s annual Board meeting in London and will serve a two-year term. AACSB International is the world’s largest global education network that connects students and academe with business practice. In his role as the organization’s President and CEO, Mr. Robinson works alongside AACSB’s board and global network of staff to foster engagement, accelerate innovation, and amplify impact within business education, resulting in positive change across business and society. The Future Fund is Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, investing for the benefit of future generations of Australians. As of December 31, 2016, the organization had over A$145 billion in funds under management. Mr. George is responsible for strategy development and implementation of the debt, cash and public market alternative investment programs across a number of funds, comprising approximately A$75 billion, and since December 2012 has also served as a member of the firm’s Investment Committee. In addition, Mr. George is a founding member and Head of the CAIA Australia Chapter, launched in 2015. “Adding new board members of the caliber of David and Tom is very exciting for CAIA and the rest of the board,” said Jane Buchan, Ph.D., CAIA, Chair of CAIA’s board and Chief Executive Officer at PAAMCO. “Both bring unique perspectives and a wealth of knowledge and ideas that will serve CAIA and its Members well as the organization continues to expand and play an ever larger role in the alternative investment industry.” The CAIA Association offers the only credential focused on the alternative investment space and has become the global benchmark for alternative investment education. The CAIA Charter, an educational designation uniquely designed for individuals specializing in institutional-quality alternative investments, is granted upon successful completion of two levels of qualifying exams combined with relevant professional experience and joining the association membership. “I am pleased and honoured to join the CAIA board,” David George, CAIA, Head of Debt & Alternatives at the Future Fund. “The role of CAIA in promoting development and furthering education in the Alternatives space is critical as these investments gain broader acceptance and use. I am excited at the opportunity to further this mission.” “Over the years, the CAIA Association has been instrumental in educating thousands of investment professionals in the intricacies of alternative investments. Its Charter program is a great complement to a university business education, and the Academic Partnership program advances the alternative investments body of knowledge across business schools,” said Tom Robinson, president and CEO of AACSB International. “CAIA served as a major contributor to my own education, and I am thrilled to be joining the Association’s board to help foster awareness and understanding for students within the alternative investment space.” Since its founding in 2002, CAIA has grown to become the globally-recognized credential for professionals managing, analyzing, distributing or regulating alternative investments, and more than 8,700 people around the world have now earned the CAIA Charter. CAIA Members become part of a robust global network that spans 28 Chapters and have access to more than 200 high-quality educational and networking event opportunities year-round. CAIA’s thought leadership initiatives include cutting-edge alternative investment research, as well as academic partnerships with 47 top universities in financial centers around the world. “From our humble beginnings of a class of 43 individuals in 2003, CAIA now has Members in approximately 90 countries, and we expect to welcome our 10,000th CAIA Charterholder sometime in the next 12 to 18 months,” said William J. Kelly, Chief Executive Officer at CAIA. “We’re proud of all that we’ve accomplished in what is now our 15th year, but we know we’re still in the early stages of our growth as an organization. Adding David’s perspective from the Australian asset management community and Tom’s unique expertise from the world of business schools to our Board will provide important perspectives and create even greater momentum for the future.” About the CAIA Association The CAIA Association is the world leader in alternative investment education, offering the only education pro-gram uniquely designed for individuals specializing in institutional-quality alternative investments. The Association is best known for the CAIA Charter, an internationally-recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a Member of the CAIA Association, a global network of more than 8,700 alternative investment professionals globally. To learn more about the CAIA Association, contact Deborah McLean (413) 253-7373 or mailto:dmclean@caia.org. For more information on the CAIA Charter, please visit caia.org. ###