New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Global hedge fund industry association, The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), has announced the appointment of a new non-Executive Chairman, Kathleen Casey, the former Securities and Exchange Commissioner and SEC representative to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB).

Born in Tripoli, Libya, Ms. Casey served as a United States Securities and Exchange Commissioner from 2006-2011. During her tenure, she acted as the SEC’s principal representative in various international regulatory dialogues and fora, including IOSCO and the FSB.  Casey was appointed by President George W. Bush.

Ms. Casey replaces out-going AIMA non-Executive Chairman Todd Groome following the expiry of his term. He had been in the role since the beginning of 2009.

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