Cinda Whitten (Past Speaker)

Cinda Whitten is the Managing Director for Investment Operations and is responsible for the global operational functions within Principal Global Investors that serves as shared centers of excellence to support PGI’s multi-boutique model. Cinda has over 18 years’ experience in performance and operations serving as a change leader across strategic projects and building out the global operation with a keen focus on automation, risk and cost control. She is currently responsible for a global transformational program which will modernize technology for the Investment Book of Record, put data and governance at the center of the operation, and build a foundation for future scale. Cinda is a member of the CIPM Association, previously held a positions on the GIPS Interpretations Sub-Committee, Promotions & Awareness Sub-Committee, & worked with the CFA to advance sample exams to support the CIPM program. Currently she holds a position on Bank of New York’s Client Advisory Board and Investment Company Institute’s – Securities Operations Advisory Committee. She is committed to advancing buy-side operational challenges working with global custodians, peers, and industry groups to collaborate and advance the industry. Cinda received both her MBA and bachelor’s degree in Finance from Northwest Missouri State University