Global Alpha 2013

Advisory Board & Past Faculty

Steven Chin

 
Mr. Chin is employed by ABB, Inc. where he manages the U.S. Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension plans, which combined are over $2 billion in[...] Read more...

Greg Dyra

 
Gregory Dyra is the Managing Member of Obair Capital, LLC, a private investment advisor to family offices and wealthy individuals. He is also the[...] Read more...

Kevin Edwards

 
Kevin A. Edwards manages the finance department at The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. including: asset management, accounting and financial[...] Read more...

David Harmston

 
David Harmston is a Partner and Global Head of Albourne’s Client Group and previously head of US operational due diligence. His current responsibilities[...] Read more...

Bruce McGuire

 
Bruce McGuire is a Vice President with the Global Client Relationship Team of Mesirow Advanced Strategies, a $14B global hedge fund of funds manager.[...] Read more...

Charles Van Vleet

 
Charles Van Vleet is Assistant Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer of Textron Inc. Providence RI, (TXT*) overseeing its $8 billion defined benefit and[...] Read more...

Jay Namyet

 
Jay Namyet is the Chief Investment Officer of the University of Oregon Foundation, having joined the organization as its first staff professional[...] Read More...

Mauricia A. Geissler

 
Mauricia Geissler is Chief Investment Officer of Amherst College. In this role, she oversees all aspects of the organization's endowment assets[...] Read More...

Why Attend the Global Alpha Forum?

Given the complexity and volatility of today’s markets, how can you ensure your investments are giving you the returns you’re seeking? In just two days, you’ll hear from prominent institutional investors and thought leaders about innovative approaches to generate alpha—tactics you can take back to your office and use immediately. Read More...