Kelly Young

Kelly joined Acadian in 2009 and was appointed CEO in 2023. Kelly had most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for all aspects of the firm’s client service, business development, and product strategy efforts globally. She previously held the role of Managing Director of Acadian Asset Management (U.K.) Limited and served for a number of years as a senior relationship manager for European clients. Kelly is a member of Acadian’s Board of Managers, Executive Management Team, and Executive Committee. Earlier in her career, Kelly was the European head of the index fund management business for SGAM Alternative Investments and worked for Northern Trust Global Investments and Barclays Global Investors in senior portfolio management positions. Kelly received a B.Sc. (Hons) in economics & business finance from Brunel University. She is a CFA charterholder and member of CFA Society Boston. Kelly also holds the CAIA charter and is a member of CAIA Association.