NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Suni Harford to its Advisory Board.
Suni Harford joins Academy as a recognized leader in the finance industry, with over 35 years of experience and advocacy for veterans’ and women’s leadership causes. Most recently, she served as President of UBS Asset Management, where she managed $1.6 trillion in assets, served on the Group Executive Board as the lead for Sustainability and Impact, and played a key role in integrating Credit Suisse Asset Management. Prior to joining UBS in 2017, she spent nearly 25 years at Citigroup, culminating as Regional Head of Markets for North America. She co-chairs the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Investing and has served on several industry boards, including the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation.
“We are honored to welcome Suni Harford to the firm’s Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s CEO Chance Mims. “Her distinguished career in finance and her commitment to veteran causes are remarkable, and we are thrilled to have her on the team.”
Ms. Harford commented on joining the firm: “I am honored to join the Academy Securities Advisory Board. Supporting men and women who have served our country is near and dear to my heart. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s mission and working with such a distinguished team.”
Ms. Harford holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics from Denison University. She is actively involved in several philanthropic efforts, including co-founding Veterans on Wall Street and serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. She also supports women in business through such organizations as the Forte Foundation.
“As the financial landscape evolves and the needs of our clients change with it, we are pleased to enhance our capabilities with the addition of Suni Harford,” stated Academy’s President Phil McConkey. “Her unique perspective, having led major asset management initiatives and championed veterans’ and women's causes, will be invaluable.”
About Academy Securities
Academy Securities is a preeminent disabled veteran owned investment bank with strength in capital markets, public finance, fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients’ success. Academy is our nation’s first post-9/11 disabled veteran owned investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOSB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.
