William Tohmé

William Tohmé, CFA, is a seasoned investment management professional, currently serving as Managing Director at MFS Investment Management since January 2023, focusing on the Middle East and Africa. Previously, from July 2018 to January 2023, William was Interim Managing Director EMEA and Senior Regional Head at the CFA Institute, where significant contributions included establishing the first office in the MENA region and fostering local partnerships to enhance professional standards. Prior roles include Director of Institutional Business Development at Lazard Asset Management, where William expanded the sovereign client base across various Middle Eastern countries, and Vice President at AllianceBernstein, managing institutional client relationships. William began the career at AXA Investment Managers as Assistant Vice President, contributing to product development and research. William holds a Master's Degree in Finance from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University and is a CFA Charterholder.