2019 Presidents Council Elections Results – Welcome Newly Elected Presidents Council Representatives.
The voting for the Presidents Council Representative election concluded on 20 May 2019, and the results were subsequently reviewed and verified by the Presidents Council Nominating Committee. The candidates from eight regions demonstrated passion, ambition and overall vision for their regions. Additionally, in a truly collaborative effort between PCRs, CFA Institute staff and the Board of Governors, the Board passed a resolution to increase the number of PCRs from eleven to twelve. As a result, EMEA region welcomed the elections opening for their third PCR, enriching the group, and enhancing the support to the Presidents and our societies globally.
The following regions elected their Presidents Council Representative, for a two-year term beginning on 1 September 2019 and concluding on 31 August 2021.
- APAC North and Oceania
- Atlantic Islands and Latin America
- Central and Eastern Europe
- Eastern US
- Midwestern US
- Southeastern US
- Western Europe
- Western US
We are pleased to inform you that the following candidates were officially elected as Presidents Council Representative:
- APAC North and Oceania – Ming Shu, CFA
- Atlantic Islands and Latin America – Mauro Miranda, CFA
- Central and Eastern Europe – Peter Varga, CFA
- Eastern US – Camille Alexander, CFA
- Midwestern US – Joshua Howard, CFA
- Southeastern US – Jennifer Garbowicz, CFA
- Western Europe – Pieter Van Putten, CFA
- Western US – Richard Mundinger, CFA
In addition, we wish to thank the following candidates for conducting well-run campaigns for this position and for their time, effort and willingness to continue their volunteer service.
- Lei Shu, CFA,
- Jillian Nunes, CFA,
- Alejandro Bianchi, CFA,
- Manuel Sobrino A, CFA,
- Byron Kaklopoulos, CFA,
- Neil Withers, CFA
- Piotr Polanowski, CFA
- Chris Cutler, CFA
- Jeffrey Matthias, CFA
We wish to thank the 2019 Presidents Council Nominating Committee for their time and commitment to the election process:
- Nominating Committee Chair: Leyla Kassem, CFA, previous PCR for Midwestern US
- Ashraf Bava, CFA – PCR APAC South
- Bogdan Bilaus, CFA – PCR Middle East and Africa
- David Smith, CFA – PCR Canada
- Cristina Pelejo Arceo, CFA – President, CFA Society Philippines
- Mahmoud Nawar, CFA – President, CFA Society Bahrain
- Ross Hallett, CFA – President, CFA Society Atlantic Canada
Please join us in congratulating the newly elected PCRs!
Sincerely,
Leyla Kassem, CFA
Chair, Nominating Committee
Aaron Brown, CFA
Presidents Council Chair
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