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 CHAIR
![]() Head of U.S. Intermediaries T. Rowe Price |
IMEA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
![]() Head of U.S. Wealth Management Intermediaries Invesco |
![]() Senior Vice President, CSIM Sales & Client Relations Charles Schwab |
![]() Head of US Wealth Principal Global Investors |
![]() Chief Marketing Officer Janus Henderson Investors |
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 Digital 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.
DIGITAL COUNCIL CHAIR
Scott Burke
Senior Digital Marketing Manager – Americas
Aberdeen Standard Investments
DIGITAL COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
![]() Director, Digital Marketing AMG |
![]() Managing Director, Digital Marketing Charles Schwab |
![]() Director, Web and Mobile Programs Global Web Digital Marketing Franklin Templeton Investments |
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
![]() Senior Vice President, Head of Broker Dealer Channel Invesco |
![]() National Sales Manager External Sales American Century Investments |
DISTRIBUTION COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
![]() Managing Director MFS Funds Distributor, Inc. |
![]() Managing Director, Institutional Sales Charles Schwab Investment Management |
![]() Head of Broker/Dealer Distribution T. Rowe Price |
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
Jennifer Ball
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Franklin Templeton Investments
EDUCATION COUNCIL
![]() Vice President, Head of Intermediary Marketing & DC Marketing American Century Investments |
![]() Chief Administrative Officer Macquarie Investment Management |
![]() Head of WMI Segment Marketing Invesco |
![]() Marketing Manager Legg Mason |
![]() Head of Intermediary Marketing 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
Vicki Lester
Head of Intermediary Marketing
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
MARKETING COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
![]() Director of Communications & Marketing The Royce Funds |
![]() Vice President, Segment Marketing Fidelity Investments |
![]() Director of Communications Dodge & Cox |
![]() Head of Integrated Marketing T. Rowe Price |
![]() Global Head of Distribution Matthews Asia |
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
Jim Cove
Senior Vice President, Investment Strategies & Product Management
Natixis Investment Managers
PRODUCT COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE
![]() Head of U.S. Product Columbia Threadneedle Investments |
![]() Head of Product Development Macquarie Investment Management |
![]() Senior Vice President, Fixed Income & Co-Head of Investment Products & Solutions Invesco |
![]() Vice President, Product Development Goldman Sachs Asset Management |
![]() Director, Global Product Development Principal Global Investors |