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 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.