Managed Funds Association, the trade association for the global alternative asset management industry, has appointed Georgette Sierra as Vice President, US Government Affairs with a focus on the development and promotion of public policies that advocate for fair, transparent, and efficient capital markets.
Prior to joining MFA, Sierra, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in government and financial services, served as Director of US Public Policy for Credit Suisse.
Previously, she held the position of Director of Government Affairs at BNP Paribas and Vice President of Government Affairs at the Financial Services Roundtable. In those roles she developed and led advocacy efforts for the organizations, developing close relationships with policymakers and regulators in Washington.
Prior to her private sector experience, Sierra served as Chief of Staff for US Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee.
Sierra is a graduate of James Madison University, earning a BA in Political Science. She will report to Jillien Flores, MFA’s Head of Global Government Affairs
