Presidents Council Elections

Make an Impact as a Presidents Council Representative

Presidents Council Representatives (PCRs) form an official CFA Institute volunteer committee. Along with the Presidents Council Chair, they lead the Presidents Council—the body composed of the presidents representing nearly 160 societies around the world.

Role of the PCR

PCRs play an integral role by

  • soliciting feedback from societies on key issues
  • facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and idea sharing among societies
  • representing the collective interests of societies and members in their region before the Presidents Council, the CFA Institute Board of Governors, and CFA Institute leadership
  • serving on CFA Institute Board of Governors committees and CFA Institute oversight committees as needed
  • hosting society leader meetings and attending Society Leadership Conferences

PCR Qualifications

Qualified PCR candidates would 

  • be a current CFA® charterholder in good standing
  • have at least three years’ experience as a society Board member (at the commencement of the term)
  • have society and/or CFA Institute volunteer experience

Meet the Candidates

In 2025, six subregions will hold elections for the two-year term beginning 1 September 2025 and ending 31 August 2027. Use the dropdowns below to view the nominations packets and presentations recordings for this year's candidates.

Meet the Nominating Committee

The 2025 Presidents Council Elections Nominating Committee, chaired by George Chen, CFA, CIPM, ensures a fair and transparent election process. This committee supports the recruitment of qualified candidates, evaluates applications, and validates election results.

Committee Members:

  • Abhishek Loonker, CFA – PCR, APAC South
  • Nerina Visser, CFA – PCR, Middle East & Africa
  • Valerie Gibbs, CFA – President, CFA Society Edmonton
  • Rajesh Sehgal, CFA – President, CFA Society India
  • Fahad Kordi, CFA – President, CFA Society Saudi Arabia
  • Jennifer Garbowicz, CFA, CIPM – Board of Governors Representative

Elections Timeline

  • 12 February: Elections Kickoff​
  • 5–23 March: Nomination Period ​
  • 24–28 March: Application Review
  • 9–22 April: Campaign Period ​
  • 23-25 April: Presentations ​
  • 26-30 April: Q&A Period ​
  • 1-9 May: Balloting ​
  • 13-15 May: Verification Process
  • 15–17 May: Results Announced to Candidates​
  • 19 May: Appeal Deadline​
  • 20 May: Results Announced to Regional PC Members​
  • 23 May: Appeal Deadline Extension
  • 1 September: New Term Begins

Reference Materials