Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Welcomes Valerie Sill to its Board of Directors

AMHERST, MASS. (June 7, 2017) – The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, a global leader in alternative investment education, today announced that Valerie J. Sill, CFA, CAIA, has joined its Board of Directors. Ms. Sill is the President and CEO of DuPont Capital Management (DCM), where she also serves as Chief Investment Officer. Prior to joining DCM in 2004, Ms. Sill was Executive Vice President with The Boston Company and has held senior positions with Dreyfus, Mellon, State Street and Investment Advisors. Ms. Sill also served a three-year term on the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Economic Advisory Council. “Valerie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is a tremendous addition to our Board,” said William J. Kelly, CEO of CAIA. “My colleagues and I are excited to be able to leverage her insights as we look to continue CAIA’s growth around the world.” “As a CAIA Member, I know firsthand the valuable knowledge the association provides to investors in alternative asset classes," said Ms. Sill. “I am thrilled to join this esteemed Board and look forward to charting the course of the organization as it continues to evolve and expand.” Ms. Sill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Philosophy from Wellesley College and an MBA from Harvard University. In addition, she has obtained both the CFA and CAIA Charters. 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. The Association now supports 29 global Chapters in financial centers in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, as well as a Virtual Chapter that brings together members from far-flung locations in more than 60 countries. CAIA sponsors more than 250 educational and networking events each year and has 61 academic and association partnerships in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific region. 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 located in more than 90 countries. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Program (”Fundamentals”), an introductory-level online course, designed to provide a foundation in the core concepts in alternative investing. This program represents a natural extension of CAIA’s mission to provide solutions to specific market needs for alternative investment education. To learn more about the CAIA Association, contact Deborah McLean (413) 253-7373 or dmclean@caia.org. For more information on the CAIA Charter, please visit caia.org.