PPM America, Inc. (PPM) announced that Melissa Binder, a managing director on the distribution team, was elected as President of Women Investment Professionals (WIP) effective July 1, 2023. Melissa has been a member of WIP since the beginning of her investment career in 2006. After joining PPM in 2017, she became active on the Events Committee at WIP and was named WIP Treasurer in 2019. Melissa earned a master’s degree in economics, finance, and accounting from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois. She is also a CFA charterholder.
WIP is a Chicago-based, non-profit organization composed of women working in the investment industry. WIP began as a small group of female professionals discussing challenges they faced in their careers and has grown to have over 400 members. The organization focuses on enhancing women’s opportunities to achieve their full potential through professional and personal development opportunities, educational programs and networking across diverse disciplines, functions, and occupations.
“I am honored to serve as President of WIP,” said Melissa. “The organization has connected me with many impactful mentors, and I hope I can continue to support, inspire and empower others by advocating for the advancement of women in the investment industry.”
“We are excited for Melissa to take on this position,” said Craig Smith, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of PPM. “Her seventeen years of experience in the investment industry and hard work both in and outside of the firm makes her an ideal fit for President. We are certain she will continue to make a positive impact on inclusivity at WIP and PPM.”
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