Kelly Young serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Acadian Asset Management Inc., a global leader in quantitative investment management with over $100 billion in assets under management. Joining the firm in 1993 as a quantitative analyst after four years at McKinsey & Company, Young quickly established herself as a key architect of Acadian's research-driven approach. Her early career focused on developing innovative models for equity selection and risk management, laying the foundation for the firm's systematic, data-intensive strategies that span global equities, emerging markets, and multi-asset solutions. Throughout her tenure, Young advanced through progressively senior roles, including Director of Research in 2001, Co-Head of Investments in 2013, and President and Chief Investment Officer in 2018, before assuming her current leadership position in 2020. Her achievements include spearheading the expansion of Acadian's proprietary research platform, which integrates advanced machine learning and big data analytics to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for institutional clients worldwide. Under her guidance, the firm has earned recognition for its consistent performance and thought leadership, including multiple awards for excellence in quantitative investing. As CEO, Young oversees all aspects of Acadian's operations, from investment strategy and client services to global expansion and talent development. A CFA charterholder with a deep commitment to evidence-based decision-making, she champions a culture of intellectual rigor and innovation, positioning Acadian to navigate evolving market dynamics and deliver long-term value to clients.