CFA Institute announces the appointment of Edward Bace, CFA, as head of Education for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The role will see him support the growing global momentum in the take up of the CFA Program by investment professionals, and improve accessibility to learning and development content for CFA Institute members, employers, and students.

Commenting on the appointment, Nitin Mehta, managing director at CFA Institute for the EMEA region, said, “I am delighted that Ed Bace, CFA, has joined CFA Institute. With his significant experience as a finance and investment practitioner, he is ideally suited to develop our growing portfolio of educational products for members and candidates in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Ed’s appointment is part of the organizational drive to increase local opportunities for continuing education for investment professionals. It also demonstrates the commitment by CFA Institute to lead the investment profession worldwide by raising standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence.”

Bace joins CFA Institute from BPP Business School where he was a professor of finance. He brings with him over 20 years of experience in international finance, including roles with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Lehman Brothers, and Standard & Poor’s. He holds the CFA designation, as well an MBA in finance and international business from New York University. He is a member of the CFA Society of the UK.

Commenting on his appointment, Bace said, “The industry is complex and fast changing. It is therefore vital that individuals and firms continue to invest in learning and education if they are to serve their clients’ interests. We at CFA Institute have a great opportunity to drive such a learning culture as the industry emerges from the financial crisis and I look forward to tackling this challenge.”