The leadership of the IMEA is comprised of the overall executive leadership, the Executive Committee, and the leaders within the IMEA’s highly-respected Executive Council Program. The Executive Committee is elected annually by the Board of Governors of the Alliance and has the overall responsibility for the direction and management of the IMEA. The Executive Council Program is comprised of: the Data Council, the Marketing Council, the Distribution Council, and the Product Council.
An Executive Committee elected by the membership directs the activities of the Association.
IMEA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR
![]() Head of Americas Distribution Invesco |
IMEA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
![]() Head of US Wealth Principal Global Investors | ![]() Executive Vice President & Head of Marketing Natixis Investment Managers |
Head of Broker/ Dealer Distribution T. Rowe Price | ![]() Executive Committee Emeritus |
EXECUTIVE COUNCILS
IMEA’s Executive Councils bring together fund professionals in specific business practice areas to examine strategies, exchange ideas and discuss industry trends. The Executive Council Steering Committees provide vital leadership and direction for these Councils.
The only industry-sponsored forum of its kind for digital executives, IMEA’s Data Council brings together individuals responsible for planning and executing e-business strategies. Together, they examine promotions, technology, education, services and marketing online, while addressing issues of mutual concern.
DATA COUNCIL CHAIR
James Keenan
Director, Digital Marketing
AMG
DATA COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
![]() Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Intelligence Franklin Templeton Investments | ![]() Managing Director, Global Head of Sales Strategy and Enablement Goldman Sachs Asset Management |
![]() Director. Distribution BI & Analytics Principal Global Investors | ![]() Director, Digital Experience Thrivent Mutual Funds |
The Distribution Council brings together senior distribution executives to exchange ideas and engage in candid conversation on the trends, challenges, best practices and dynamics of distributing mutual fund products.
DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL Co-CHAIRS
![]() Head of US WMI Field Distribution Invesco | ![]() Managing Director MFS Funds Distributor, Inc. |
DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
![]() Senior Vice President, Head of Distribution Hennessy Funds | ![]() Head of Sales Enablement & Distribution Strategy John Hancock Investments |
![]() SVP, Divisional Sales Manager Franklin Templeton Investments |
The Education Council’s mission is to provide practical insight and perspective that is helpful to investors and the financial advisors that serve them. By leveraging the expertise and experience of the member firms, the Council works to identify critical education issues and ways the IMEA and its member can address them.
EDUCATION COUNCIL CHAIR
![]() Senior Vice President, Marketing Franklin Templeton Investments |
EDUCATION COUNCIL
![]() Head of Brand Macquarie Asset Management | ![]() Vice President Client Marketing, PFS American Century Investments |
![]() Head of Segment Marketing, Consulting and Development Columbia Threadneedle Investments | ![]() Head of North America Channel Marketing Janus Henderson Investors |
![]() Marketing Director Nationwide | ![]() Head of Integrated Marketing T. Rowe Price |
The Marketing Council is comprised of senior strategists responsible for the development and execution of initiatives and strategies in the areas of marketing, shareholder communications, corporate image and branding, and public relations. Representatives exchange ideas, explore industry trends and discuss marketing and sales communications issues.
MARKETING COUNCIL CHAIR
![]() Head of Segment Marketing, Consulting and Development Columbia Threadneedle Investments |
MARKETING COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
![]() Head of Product Marketing FS Investments | ![]() AVP Marketing Investment Management Group Nationwide |
![]() Chief Marketing Officer Nuveen | ![]() Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer Calamos Investments |
![]() Head of Integrated Marketing T. Rowe Price |
IMEA’s Product Council provides a one-of-a-kind forum for senior executives over product innovation, development and governance. The Product Council explores trends, challenges and opportunities in the critical business area of product management through expert presentations, data review, best practices and strategic conversations.
PRODUCT COUNCIL CHAIR
![]() Head of U.S. Product Columbia Threadneedle Investments |
PRODUCT COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
![]() Managing Director Macquarie Asset Management | ![]() Head of U.S. Public Product Development Goldman Sachs Asset Management |
![]() Senior Vice President | Head of Global Product Solutions Cohen & Steers | ![]() Managing Director, Global Head of Product Principal Global Investors |
![]() Senior Vice President, Fixed Income & Co-Head of Investment Products & Solutions Invesco |