Jody Gunderson of AB CarVal continues as Chair, Mark Sullivan of Wellington Management named Vice Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C. – MFA announced its Board of Directors for the 2026 term today, bringing together top leaders from across the alternative asset management industry. As the industry navigates an evolving political and regulatory environment, the Board will play a crucial role in guiding MFA’s advocacy and advancing policies that strengthen markets and protect investors. Their tenure begins October 1, 2025.
“MFA’s priorities are to advance policies that strengthen markets and protect investors, promote innovation, and reduce inefficiencies to drive economic growth,” said Bryan Corbett, MFA President and CEO. “With a new political and regulatory environment evolving, the experience and guidance of our Board will be vital as we look ahead. MFA recognizes the outgoing Board members for their leadership and contributions, providing a strong foundation for MFA’s continued impact.”
Jody Gunderson, Managing Principal of AB CarVal, will continue as Chair of the MFA Board of Directors. Mark Sullivan, Head of Hedge Fund Group at Wellington Management Company, has been named Vice Chair.
“I am honored to continue serving as Chair of MFA’s Board,” said Jody Gunderson. “The new Board brings together top talent and unmatched experience across markets and strategies. Their guidance will be critical as the industry navigates a fast-evolving policy environment, and MFA is uniquely positioned to highlight the important role our members play in driving economic growth. I look forward to working with the new Board to advance our mission and support the needs of our members.”
New members of the MFA Board include:
Elected Directors:
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Philip Berlinski, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Millennium Management LLC
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Sona Gohel, Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Kempner Capital Management
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Whitney Chatterjee, Partner and Chief Legal Officer, Apollo Global Management
Appointed Directors:
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David Lohuis, Managing Director and Chairman of Global Financing, Barclays Investment Bank
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Matt Kiraly, Global Head of Equity Finance and Prime Sales, HSBC Bank
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Michael DiCesare, Managing Director, Head of Americas Equity Financing, JP Morgan
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Michael LoParrino, Partner, EY Americas Wealth and Asset Management Audit Services Leader, EY
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Mike Asaro, Partner, Akin Gump
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Peter Greene, Partner and Co-Head of the Investment Management Group, McDermott Will & Schulte
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Ted Post, Co-Head of Prime Brokerage and Head of Prime Sales Americas, BNP Paribas
Non-Voting Directors:
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Lamar Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, State Board of Administration of Florida
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Mark Attanasio, Director of Alternative Investments, General Motors Asset Management
The full list of MFA Board of Directors is available here.
About the global alternative asset management industry
The global alternative asset management industry — including hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds — serves thousands of public and private pension funds, charitable endowments, foundations, and other global institutional investors. The industry provides portfolio diversification and risk-adjusted returns to help meet their funding obligations and return targets throughout the economic cycle.
About MFA
Managed Funds Association (MFA), based in Washington, D.C., New York City, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA has more than 180 fund manager members, including traditional hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds, that employ a diverse set of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns throughout the economic cycle.
