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CFA Institute Names Steven Hendry Chief Financial Officer

9 November, 2021
New York City United States
Hendry brings more than 20 years of experience to the CFO role

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces the appointment of Steven Hendry as its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Hendry leads a global team in overseeing the finance operations of the organization, reporting to Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO, CFA Institute. He previously served as interim CFO and, before that, Global Controller of CFA Institute.

“Steven’s experience has been invaluable from the outset,” said Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO of CFA Institute. “He joined the organization at a time of turmoil in the world, and we are grateful for his stewardship of our finances and his continued leadership now as CFO.”

Hendry has more than 20 years' financial and leadership experience. He held roles at Deutsche Bank, Dresdner Bank, and Perpetual, where he led regional and global teams across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the United States. His career covers financial control, reporting and analysis, finance transformation, strategic financial planning, strategic change programs to improve efficiencies and transparency, and oversight of audit and regulatory initiatives. 

Mr. Hendry is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA/CGMA) and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Financial Services. 

“I am honored to be named to the CFO role,” said Steven Hendry. “While it’s been a challenging time for businesses around the world, CFA Institute is on sound financial footing, and we can go forward with confidence to expand our learning, research, and advocacy initiatives.”

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 175,000 CFA® charterholders worldwide in more than 160 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 160 local societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on Linkedin and Twitter at @CFAInstitute.