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 Digital 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
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| Robert Geppner — CHAIR Executive Vice President, Head of National Sales – U.S. Franklin Templeton Investments |
George Riedel — VICE CHAIR Head of U.S. Intermediaries T. Rowe Price |
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| Dave Master — VICE PRESIDENT Co-head of Global Marketing Janus Henderson |
John Sturiale — VICE PRESIDENT Head of Sales & Client Relations Charles Schwab |
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| John McDonough — TREASURER Head of Distribution and Marketing Invesco |
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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.
Digital Council Steering Committee
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| Scott Burke — CHAIR Digital Delivery Manager-Americas Aberdeen Standard Investments |
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| James Keenan Director, Digital Marketing AMG Funds |
Greg Marscellus Managing Director, Digital Marketing Charles Schwab |
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| Brian Scott Director, Web and Mobile Programs Global Web Digital Marketing Franklin Templeton Investments |
Pete Tevonian Vice President, Interactive Marketing Harbor Funds |
Distribution Council Steering Committee
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| Jill Brown — CHAIR President Principal Global Investors |
James Adams, CIMA Managing Director MFS Investment Management |
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| Stephen Ban Senior Managing Director Head of Client Portfolio Management Nuveen |
Rocco Benedetto Senior Vice President, Head of Broker Dealer Channel Invesco |
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| Bill Rader National Sales Manager American Century Investments |
Michael Winnick Head, Institutional Sales Charles |
Marketing Council Steering Committee
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| Dave Master — CHAIR Co-head of Global Marketing Janus Henderson |
John Davis Director of Communications & Marketing The Royce Funds |
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| Amy Greeley Senior Vice President, FIAM Investment Capability Marketing Fidelity Investments |
Vicki Lester Head of Intermediary Marketing Columbia Threadneedle Investments |
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| Frank Wheeler Global Head of Distribution Matthews Asia |
Product Council Steering Committee
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| Jim Cove — CHAIR Senior Vice President, Investment Strategies & Management Natixis Investment Managers |
Dan Beckman Head of U.S. Product Columbia Threadneedle Investments |
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| Jim Erceg Vice President, Head of Product, North America T. Rowe Price |
Adam Rochlin Senior Vice President, Fixed Income and Co-Head of Investment Products & Solutions Invesco |
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| Jim Hinkley Head of Product Development Macquarie Investment Management |
Rachel Schnoll Managing Director Goldman Sachs Asset Management |
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| Jeff Vorwerk, CIMA® Director, Global Product Development Principal Global Investors |
