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CloseAMHERST, MA (March 16, 2026) – The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), announced the appointment of Craig Lindqvist as Chief Operating Officer, effective today, March 16, 2026. Lindqvist will report to CEO John L. Bowman, CFA, and will lead CAIA’s global operations, finance, technology, human resources, and administrative functions.
Purpose and Scope
The Director of Industry Relations EMEA is a senior role responsible for driving CAIA's institutional strategy across the region. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, EMEA, this person will own the full spectrum of industry relationships while leading sponsorship strategy, CAIA.nxt and CAIA Charter B2B sales.
Craig Lindqvist serves as Chief Operating Officer of CAIA Association, where he leads global operations, finance, technology, human resources, and administrative functions. In this role, he strengthens the operational backbone of the organization as CAIA advances Vision 2035—its long-term strategy to help shape the future of capital allocation and the evolution of the investment profession.
As CAIA CEO John L. Bowman unveils The World Rewired report live at ALTSLA, join us for a coordinated global release session designed to bring you into the moment. Laura Merlini, Managing Director, EMEA at CAIA Association, will guide you through the report’s most important insights—breaking down the implications and opportunities as the world hears them. The conversation doesn’t end when the session does.
As CAIA CEO John L. Bowman unveils The World Rewired report live at ALTSLA, join us for a coordinated global release session designed to bring you into the moment. Nick Pollard, Managing Director, APAC, CAIA Association, will guide you through the report’s most important insights—breaking down the implications and opportunities as the world hears them.
As CEO John L. Bowman unveils The World Rewired report live at ALTSLA, join our global release session with one of the report’s authors, Georgina Tzanetos, Director of Content, CAIA Association. She will not only unpack the key insights but also share the context and thinking that shaped them—offering perspective beyond the printed page.
Authored by Georgina Tzanetos, Director of Content
The Paradox – and Pricing - of Capital Flows in a Conflict Zone
Back in February, we underscored the Gulf’s financial firepower, including its ability to underwrite Venezuela’s enormous oil redevelopment. Today that same region is entangled in a conflict with Iran, navigating sustained attacks and a rapid exodus of residents. Against this backdrop, investors must reassess whether the GCC—and our valuation frameworks—are truly ready for the next phase.
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