Washington, D.C. – MFA announced today that John Van Etten has joined the association as Managing Director, Head of U.S. Government Affairs. Van Etten will lead MFA’s engagement with Congress, the Administration, and other key policymakers on a broad range of policy issues affecting the alternative asset management industry.
“John’s deep understanding of financial services policy will help MFA serve our members and strengthen our work to support the alternative asset management industry’s ability to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries,” said Bryan Corbett, MFA President and CEO.
Prior to joining MFA, Van Etten spent more than seven years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., guiding the firm’s government and regulatory affairs strategy and representing the company before Congress, multiple U.S. Administrations, foreign policymakers and regulators, and international regulatory standard-setting bodies. He also held senior government affairs roles at HSBC and The Clearing House (now the Bank Policy Institute), practiced financial services law at a major law firm, and served as a financial policy advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“John brings unparalleled experience navigating Washington’s complex political landscape,” said Jillien Flores, MFA Chief Advocacy Officer. “His leadership will ensure MFA members have a strong voice in shaping policies that support a vibrant alternative asset management ecosystem.”
Van Etten holds degrees from the University of California, San Diego, and Georgetown University Law Center. He reports to Jillien Flores, MFA Chief Advocacy Officer.
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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.
