Andrew Rome

Andrew Rome is the Chief People Officer of CFA Institute, responsible for overseeing the people and culture division of the organization. In this role, he provides strategic leadership to the people and culture staff, including talent acquisition, employee relations, culture and employee engagement, organizational development and people operations.

Rome has more than 20 years of human resources and employment law experience. He has been with CFA Institute for more than a decade, serving in various leadership roles. Most recently, he held the role of Senior Head, Talent and Employment Law at CFA Institute. His tenure includes critical work to implement and execute upon employment-related practices, policies and programs in alignment with business strategy and targets. Prior to CFA Institute, Rome held various legal positions at Media General, Inc., Williams Mullen, and the Circuit Court of Virginia.

Rome earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Virgina School of Law. In addition, he’s earned various specialist certificates for the betterment of his career including the SHRM SCP (Senior Certified Professional) Certification from the Society for Human Resource Management, a Brain-Based Coaching Certificate from NeuroLeadership Institute in New York, and is a Fierce Certified (LEAF) Facilitator.

He is based in Charlottesville, VA.