The Index Industry Association (IIA) has appointed Kirsten Wegner as CEO. She replaces Rick Redding, who has held the role since the IIA was founded in 2013.
The IIA aims to improve industry best practices, advocate in the interests of index users and providers, and educate investors on the role of indexes. Its members include ICE, FTSE Russell, S&P Dow Jones Indices, STOXX and Nasdaq.
Wegner is responsible for leaving public policy and communications initiatives at the firm, working with the IIA’s 17 member firms and board of directors.
IIA chair and FTSE Russell CEO Fiona Bassett commented: “The IIA plays a critical role in educating investors on the benefits of indexes, advocating for the best interests of index users and providers worldwide and pushing for the highest industry standards of best practice, independence and transparency. With her specialized background working with financial institutions, regulators and legislators, Kirsten is uniquely qualified to lead the IIA forward.”
Wegner has worked in the financial industry for more than 20 years, and joins the IIA from education and advocacy group the Modern Markets Initiative. She was CEO of the group from 2017 to 2024.
Earlier in her career, Wagner was a government relations director at ISE holdings as they launched their all-electronic options exchange, and served as a senior associate at law firm Squire Patton Boggs, working with financial services and technology clients.
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