HFA Seeks Nominations to Global Board of Directors

May 30, 2023

Are you interested in a leadership role within the alternative investment industry? 

Nominations are now being accepted for HFA’s annual Board of Directors election. 

The Hedge Fund Association, Inc. (“HFA“) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade and non-partisan lobbying organization. Our global mission is to advance transparency, development and trust in alternative investments. All HFA Directors are unpaid volunteers elected by current HFA members and serving for 3-year terms. This year’s election will fill 3 Board positions.

In order for your nomination to be considered effective, your HFA membership must be paid in full by Friday, June 9, 2023 at 5:00pm ET.

Qualifications for nomination to HFA’s Board of Directors:

  • Current HFA membership
  • Significant business role and experience working in the field of alternative investment funds as a manager, investor or service provider
  • Recent participation including attendance at multiple HFA events preferred
  • Agreement to pre-vetting and background checks by HFA

Expectations:

  • Participation in monthly Board of Directors calls and annual meetings
  • Production of at least 1 HFA event per year
  • Regular promotion of HFA news, sponsorship and events by sharing via social media and/or email
  • Attendance of HFA events held in your city
  • Adherence to HFA’s bylaws, leader agreement, standards of conduct, and other policies

The nomination process will close at 5:00pm ET on June 9, 2023. HFA will provide your submitted answers to all current members. Voting will commence on Monday, June 19, 2023. Only HFA members in good standing are permitted to vote. The period to vote by electronic ballot/proxy will end at 5:00pm ET on Friday, June 30, 2023. Dates remain subject to change.

This is a self-nominating process. Candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-vetting and background checks by HFA. HFA’s Bylaws are available to members upon request. Eligibility is subject to additional qualifications set out in the bylaws or as determined by the HFA.

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