Professional Background: Law, Business

Newer tenured (<5 years)

Victor Hymes is CEO of Legato Capital Management LLC, an investment firm. He previously was COO of Cazenave Partners LLC and was a Portfolio Manager at Zurich Scudder Investments. Victor began his career at Goldman Sachs and Kidder, Peabody & Company. In total, Victor has had more than 35 years of investment experience. He is a Director of Principal Funds Inc. and Treasurer of the Board at the Brookings institution. Victor’s training was in music before getting an MBA.

Interview Quotes:
“Race was always in the room but skill set was the priority.”
“Business needs some sort of push incentives to embrace diversity, especially from shareholders.”
“All great board members are good listeners. Need to improve the board evaluation process.”

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