ssga ceo Yie-Hsin Hung at the Helm of State Street Global Advisors

Yie-Hsin Hung is the CEO of State Street Global Advisors. She has been leading the company since 2017.

Hung's appointment marked a significant milestone in the company's history. It was the first time a woman held the top position at State Street Global Advisors.

Hung has a long history with State Street Global Advisors, having joined the company in 2001. She has held various leadership roles within the organization.

Yie-Hsin Hung joins State Street Global Advisors from New York Life Investment Management.

She will take over as president and CEO of State Street Global Advisors in December 2022, replacing Cyrus Taraporevala.

Hung has a notable history of delivering growth, having led NYLIM to a nearly four-fold increase in assets under management during her tenure.

She brings a true commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and product innovation.

Hung has held numerous senior executive roles, including co-president and chairman of NYLIM International, and leadership positions at Bridgewater Associates and Morgan Stanley.

She has been named to Barron’s list of the 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance for the third time, and selected by American Banker as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance for the fifth consecutive year.

Hung is a member of several professional organizations, including the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University, the Investment Company Institute, and the National Association of Corporate Directors.

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