Kelly Young Succeeds Ross Dowd as the new CEO of Acadian Asset Management

Kelly Young has been appointed as the new CEO at Acadian Asset Management, effective December 20, as per an official news release. Taking over from Ross Dowd, Young will helm the company’s daily operations, steer its long-term strategic endeavors, and guide Acadian into its forthcoming phase of growth.

The news release also announced Ted Noon’s promotion to Chief Marketing Officer at Acadian, succeeding Young. Noon, previously the Senior Vice President and Director of the Americas client group, steps into this new role. The release affirmed that other members of the leadership team will retain their current positions.

Young brings extensive experience to her new role, having been part of Acadian since 2009. She held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at the Boston-based firm. Before joining Acadian, she served as the European head of the index fund management business at SGAM Alternative Investments.

Brendan Bradley, the firm’s Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, praised Young as a “proven, respected, and effective leader,” highlighting her institutional expertise and understanding of client needs. He expressed confidence in her ability to drive results for clients and stakeholders while acknowledging Dowd’s contributions to the firm.

Expressing enthusiasm about her new role, Young stated, “I have proudly supported Acadian’s business growth and evolution for almost 15 years, and I am thrilled to take the reins at such an exciting point in time for our firm.”

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