ICI Announces New Global Affairs Leadership and Team Members

Brussels, Belgium, September 5, 2024—The Investment Company Institute (ICI) announced today that Tracey Wingate, Deputy Chief of Global Affairs and former ICI Chief of Staff, will transition to a new role as Chief Global Affairs Officer, with Anke Klein joining as Managing Director of ICI’s Brussels office, and Claudia Grau joining as Director of Public Policy and Regulation. ICI represents the global asset management industry in service of long-term individual investors.

Wingate will assume the role of Chief Global Affairs Officer after Michael Pedroni steps down from the role on September 30, 2024. Pedroni served in the role since 2022.

“I am delighted that Tracey will be leading ICI’s efforts to represent its members in Europe, Asia and international fora. Her knowledge of international financial regulation and extensive experience as a market regulator working on cross-border issues makes her supremely qualified to be ICI’s head of global affairs,” said Eric J. Pan, ICI CEO and President. “I warmly welcome Anke and Claudia to our office in Brussels. As the new Managing Director of our Brussels office, Anke will be an effective advocate for ICI members in Europe, building on her previous experience working on EU financial regulatory issues at the Dutch finance ministry and central bank. We are also excited to have Claudia add her strengths to our Brussels team.”

“As the leading global voice of the asset management industry, ICI is dedicated to fostering and maintaining strong relationships with key policymakers and stakeholders. I look forward to working to build upon these relationships and continue expanding our engagement across jurisdictions,” said Wingate. “Anke’s and Claudia’s expertise and insight will be invaluable in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape in the EU, and we’re proud to have them on the team.”

“I am excited to join ICI’s excellent team and continue to advocate for European investors at this crucial moment for our capital markets,” said Klein.

“ICI and its members have a strong voice in Brussels, and I look forward to working with their industry-leading team,” said Grau.