Zina Spezakis, CFA

Zina Spezakis has a strong background in finance and investment management. From 1996 to 2008, they held various roles at Allianz Global Investors, including Managing Director, Director of Operations and Risk Management, where they oversaw daily operations and risk management of $130 billion in assets. Zina also served as Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, and played a key role in growing the managed account business from $4 billion to $34 billion in assets.

In 1999, they worked at PIMCO Funds as a Senior Vice President and Vice President of Online Distribution. Zina then became a Vice President at R. Meredith & Company, Inc in 1998.

In 2010, Zina founded Wealth Sprout Inc and served as the CEO until 2012. Zina then joined MA Capital Management as a Partner, where they worked until 2014.

Since 2015, Zina has been a Director at Ecolectro, Inc, a chemical company specializing in novel polymers. In their role, they have contributed to advancements in materials science and played a part in reducing system costs in the fuel cell market. Additionally, since 2017, they have been a Governing Board Member and Finance Committee Chair at Citizens Climate Education.

Throughout their career, Zina has demonstrated expertise in operations, risk management, finance, and business management. Zina has a proven track record of driving growth and implementing effective strategies.

Zina Spezakis, CFA has an extensive education history. Zina began their studies at Stuyvesant High School from 1984 to 1987. Zina then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Government at Cornell University, graduating in 1991.

Zina continued their education at the University of Chicago, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from 1994 to 1996. During the same period, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business, Economics, and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

In addition to their academic achievements, Zina holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute. Details about when they obtained this certification are not provided.

Looking to expand their knowledge, Zina is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate Science at Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs. Their expected completion date for this degree is in 2023.