ALM First announces keynote speaker for Financial Forum
DALLAS, TX (June 2, 2023) — Harry Kraemer, Jr., professor of management and strategy at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), will be the keynote speaker for ALM First’s 2023 Financial Forum, which will be held on September 24 – 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara in Santa Barbara, CA.
In addition to his experiences teaching and serving as a partner in one of the largest private equity firms in the United States, Harry is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Baxter International Inc., a multi-billion-dollar global healthcare company. He was voted by the students at Kellogg as the Professor of the Year in 2008 and was a finalist for the award in 2014.
During his high-impact keynote session Change is Constant: Building a World-Class Organization, Harry will share his insights on change management and leadership.
“We’re excited to announce Harry Kraemer, Jr.’s keynote session, which will help attendees better prepare to drive their institutions forward in 2024 and beyond,” said Emily Hollis, CFA and CEO of ALM First. “As a trusted partner for financial depositories, we’re always searching for ways to assist our clients and bring them world-class insights.”
Financial institution executives and board members are encouraged to attend the annual three-day conference to discover insights, formulate strategies, and gain new perspectives as they prepare for the coming year.
With two separate education tracks led by a variety of industry experts and numerous networking events, the 2023 ALM First Financial Forum is a must-attend event for everyone involved in managing or monitoring the balance sheet including Executives, Senior Leadership, Treasury Staff, ALCO and Board Members.
Online registration is now open, with early-bird pricing available through August 18, 2023.
ALM First’s management team and outside experts including Harry Kraemer, Jr. and Tony Ferris, CEO of Rochdale Paragon Group, will lead educational presentations and discussions. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics including asset liability management, interest rate risk, enterprise risk management, governance, and more.
Attendees may earn up to 13.5 CPE credits. ALM First is committed to providing unbiased advice and education, and attendees can enjoy networking opportunities without pressure from external sponsors.
Harry Kraemer, Jr.
About ALM First
ALM First was founded in 1995 as a strategic partner for depositories, offering an array of financial advisory services. The firm’s expertise in asset liability management, investment management, balance sheet strategy, secondary market solutions, and specialty financial services, has allowed it to deliver deeper insights into financial institutions’ balance sheets, strengthening their performance and building efficiencies. With approximately $70 billion of investments under management (as of December 31, 2023), ALM First Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisor, acting as an unbiased third party, offering commission-free, fee-based services to over 300 financial institutions across the country.
In recent years, ALM First Group has expanded to include several wholly-owned subsidiaries including DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company and ALM First Executive Benefits, LLC. Driven by client needs, the firm now offers various services to help financial institutions optimize their greatest assets – their people.
