Andrew Shin, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Andrew joined Willis Towers Watson in 2012 and is Head of Investments Korea, advising Korean institutions.  Andrew commenced his investment career in Canada progressing through a number of roles including product development, research analyst and investment management. He returned to Korea in 2007 to take up a Global Portfolio Manager role at the Asset Management Division of Dongbu Insurance.

Sarah Samuels, CAIA, CFA

“As an investor, alternative investments are an increasingly important tool to meet long-term return objectives and diversify risk. Given the complexity of many alternative investments, the CAIA charter has proven invaluable, and marries the practical aspects of investing with the empirical.”

Lynn O'Connell, CAIA

"The CAIA Charter and Membership have proven to be extremely rewarding. The exam's material provided an opportunity to learn about different aspects of the alternatives industry outside of the asset classes I work with on a daily basis. In addition, the regular educational events the Association sponsors are both enriching and provide valuable networking opportunities."

Valerie J. Sill, CFA, CAIA

Valerie J. Sill, CFA, CAIA, is Chair of the CAIA Board of Directors, president and CEO of DuPont Capital Management (DCM) and serves as DCM's chief investment officer. She is responsible for overseeing the investment of more than $25 billion in assets held by DuPont Company plans and external clients. DCM manages assets across nine different asset classes using a value-based investment approach that combines valuation and risk control disciplines designed to produce risk-efficient excess returns that satisfy its clients’ investment objectives. Prior to joining DCM in April 2004, Ms.