Alejandro Saltiel joined WisdomTree in May 2017 as part of the Quantitative Research team. Alejandro oversees the firm’s Equity indexes and actively managed ETFs. He is also involved in the design and analysis of new and existing strategies. Alejandro leads the quantitative analysis efforts across equities and alternatives and contributes to the firm’s website tools and model portfolio infrastructure. Prior to joining WisdomTree, Alejandro worked at HSBC Asset Management’s Mexico City office as Portfolio Manager for multi-asset mutual funds. Alejandro received his Master’s in Financial Engineering degree from Columbia University in 2017 and a Bachelor’s in Engineering degree from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) in 2010. He is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Aneeka Gupta is Director of Research at WisdomTree. Prior to the acquisition of ETF Securities in April 2018, Aneeka worked as an Equity & Commodities Strategist at the company. Aneeka has 17 years of experience working as a Research Analyst across a wide range of asset classes. In her current role she is responsible for conducting analysis for all in-house equity, commodity and macro publications and assisting the sales team with client queries around products and markets. Prior to WisdomTree, Aneeka began her career as an equity analyst at Bear Stearns International Ltd in London. She also worked as an Equity Sales Trader at Sunrise Brokers across US and Pan European Exchanges. Before that she worked as an Equity Derivatives Sales Manager at Mashreq Bank in Dubai. Aneeka holds a Masters in Mathematics from Oxford University and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Delhi, India. She is also a CFA Charterholder.

Ayush Babel is the Director of Quantitative Research in WisdomTree's multi-asset quantitative research and index teams. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative quantitative strategies across various asset classes while supporting WisdomTree's diverse range of products. His expertise spans factor exploration, portfolio construction and optimization, quantitative investment research, and product development.

With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Ayush has held investment research roles at J.P. Morgan and Franklin Templeton. At these institutions, he was responsible for developing and managing equity and fixed income smart beta products, as well as cross-asset risk premia solutions for global institutional and retail clients. His experience covers a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.

Ayush holds a bachelor's in Engineering Physics and a master’s degree in Nanoscience from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Baoqi Zhu joined WisdomTree in 2023 as a Senior Associate on the Research team. Baoqi focuses on quantitative research on thematic equity indices and portfolio solutions. Prior to WisdomTree, Baoqi spent over two years at Ernst & Young (EY) in their Quantitative Advisory Services, where he was involved in the research and development of quantitative risk models. Earlier in his career, Baoqi served as a quantitative analyst within a multi-asset structuring team at Maven Global for more than three years. His responsibilities included designing and optimising bespoke hedging strategies based on derivatives. Baoqi holds a MSc in Financial Engineering & Risk Management from Imperial College London and a BSc in Actuarial Science from Nankai University, China. He is also a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM).

Blake Heimann joined WisdomTree in 2020 and, in his current role as Senior Associate, supports the creation, maintenance, and reconstitution of our indices. Blake began his career in finance in 2017 as an Analyst at TD Ameritrade, and later a Quantitative Analyst with focuses on research and development of machine learning applications in finance. Blake has bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Iowa State University, as well as his Masters in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, with a specialization in Machine Learning. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Finance from the London School of Economics.

Christopher Gannatti began at WisdomTree as a Research Analyst in December 2010, working directly with Jeremy Schwartz, CFA®, Director of Research. In January of 2014, he was promoted to Associate Director of Research where he was responsible to lead different groups of analysts and strategists within the broader Research team at WisdomTree. In February of 2018, Christopher was promoted to Head of Research, Europe, where he was based out of WisdomTree’s London office and was responsible for the full WisdomTree research effort within the European market, as well as supporting the UCITs platform globally. In November 2021, Christopher was promoted to Global Head of Research, now responsible for numerous communications on investment strategy globally, particularly in the thematic equity space. Christopher came to WisdomTree from Lord Abbett, where he worked for four and a half years as a Regional Consultant. He received his MBA in Quantitative Finance, Accounting, and Economics from NYU’s Stern School of Business in 2010, and he received his bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in Economics in 2006. Christopher is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst Designation.

Dovile Silenskyte is a director of digital assets research at WisdomTree. Before joining WisdomTree in May 2024, Dovile worked as an index equity product strategist at BlackRock. Currently, she is responsible for conducting analyses for in-house digital assets publications and assisting the sales team with client queries about products and markets. Dovile holds an MSc in Finance from Texas A&M University – Commerce, and she is also a chartered financial analyst (CFA).

Elvira has been a member of the WisdomTree Research team since September 2018. With over nine years of experience in the ETF and asset management industry and an academic background in quantitative finance, Elvira combines technical expertise with thematic strategy insights to contribute to thought leadership research and the development of new innovative strategies at WisdomTree. As a lead specialist in thematic strategies, she supports the periodic review and rebalancing of thematic portfolios, delivers quantitative insights, bespoke analysis for clients, strategic thought pieces as well as commentary on market trends and thematic strategies. She also develops comprehensive product collateral designed to support client needs.

Jason Guthrie is Head of Digital Asset Product and Head of Digital Assets for WisdomTree in Europe. Guthrie oversees WisdomTree’s digital assets efforts which include bringing new products to market, identifying opportunities to enhance existing products, driving distributions strategies, and leading on client education and engagement on cryptocurrencies. He is responsible for efforts beyond the traditional product set and is actively pushing the digital asset agenda by pursuing alternative and strategic projects. Previously Guthrie was head of Capital Markets for WisdomTree in Europe for 4 years, where his team was responsible for ensuring clients had a smooth trade execution experience. Prior to joining WisdomTree, Guthrie worked at Deutsche Bank’s ETF Capital Markets group as well as Macquarie Bank as an Investment Executive based in Sydney, Australia. Jason holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Macquarie University in Sydney.

Jeff Weniger, CFA, has been with WisdomTree since 2017 and serves as the Head of Equities. He shapes the firm’s market outlook through a combination of macroeconomic and fundamental analysis. With more than two decades in investment strategy, Jeff is known for his work on market cycles and valuations. Before joining WisdomTree, Jeff was with BMO Private Bank and BMO Global Asset Management for 11 years. At BMO, he sat on the firm’s Asset Allocation Committee and co-managed ETF model portfolios across the U.S. and Canada. In 2013, at age 32, he became the youngest member of BMO’s Global Investment Forum. When he left BMO to come to WisdomTree, his final role was Director, Senior Strategist in the Office of the CIO in 2017.

Jeff is a frequent television guest on networks such as CNBC, Bloomberg, and Schwab, with regular print appearances in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Reuters. He also appears weekly on the Behind the Markets podcast and is a regular on SiriusXM’s The Business Briefing. On X, Jeff has developed one of the larger followings in financial media. He earned a B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He has held the CFA charter since 2006.

Jeremy Schwartz has served as Global Chief Investment Officer since November 2021 and leads WisdomTree’s investment strategy team in the construction of WisdomTree’s equity Indexes, quantitative active strategies and multi-asset Model Portfolios. Jeremy joined WisdomTree in May 2005 as a Senior Analyst, adding Deputy Director of Research to his responsibilities in February 2007. He served as Director of Research from October 2008 to October 2018 and as Global Head of Research from November 2018 to November 2021. Before joining WisdomTree, he was a head research assistant for Professor Jeremy Siegel and, in 2022, became his co-author on the sixth edition of the book Stocks for the Long Run. Jeremy is also co-author of the Financial Analysts Journal paper “What Happened to the Original Stocks in the S&P 500?” He received his B.S. in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and hosts the Behind the Markets podcast. Jeremy is a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia.

Kate Donegan is an Associate Director on WisdomTree’s Product Legal and ESG team in Europe. Since joining WisdomTree, Kate has been particularly focused on the structuring and launch of ESG focused exchange-traded products (ETPs) as well as sustainability initiatives at the corporate level. Kate joined WisdomTree in July 2021 from A&L Goodbody in Dublin, where she was part of the firm’s Asset Management and Investment Funds department. Kate holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Trinity College, Dublin and is a qualified lawyer in Ireland and the UK.

Kevin serves as the Head of Investment and Fixed Income Strategy. In this role, he writes macro and fixed income-related content and works closely with the sales, research and marketing teams. In addition, Kevin conducts client-facing webinars and meetings, providing expertise on WisdomTree’s existing and future bond ETFs. Prior to joining WisdomTree, Kevin spent 30 years at Morgan Stanley, where he was Managing Director and Chief Fixed Income Strategist for Wealth Management. He was responsible for tactical and strategic recommendations and created asset allocation models for fixed income securities. He was a contributor to the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Global Investment Committee, primary author of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s monthly and weekly fixed income publications, and collaborated with the firm’s Research and Consulting Group Divisions to build ETF and fund manager asset allocation models. Kevin has an MBA from Pace University’s Lubin Graduate School of Business, and a B.S. in Finance from Fairfield University.

Luca is an Associate Director in WisdomTree Europe's Research team, where he conducts quantitative research to enhance or develop new investment strategies, particularly in commodities and thematic equities. He also focuses on portfolio construction and optimisation. Before joining WisdomTree in 2022, Luca worked as a Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Euclidea SIM, a Milan-based fintech where he quantitatively managed multi-asset portfolios and developed and implemented statistical and machine learning models for investment strategies and fund selection. Luca holds a Master's degree in Finance from Bocconi University, Milan.

Michael is Head of Capital Markets at WisdomTree, having joined the firm in 2018. In his role, Michael produces regular research on ETF liquidity, trading and pricing, and leads the firm’s relationship management in EMEA with sell side entities. Michael began his career at Invesco, where he worked for the company for seven and a half years, in their Chicago, Dublin, and London offices and where he was responsible for leading operations in a companywide initiative to expand the ETF range in EMEA. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations with an Economics Concentration from Wheaton College, Illinois

Mobeen is a member of WisdomTree’s research team where he focuses on a wide range of asset classes to offer strategic and tactical insights to our clients on global markets and investment products. Before joining WisdomTree in December 2018, Mobeen worked at Willis Towers Watson as an investment consultant advising institutional clients as well as their in-house fund business on asset allocation and portfolio construction with his research focus being equity and multi-asset smart beta. Mobeen has a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Financial Management from Loughborough University and an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is also a CFA Charterholder.

Nitesh Shah is a seasoned financial professional with over 24 years of experience in research and investment strategy. As Head of Commodities & Macroeconomic Research at WisdomTree Europe, he leads market analysis and insights across asset classes, with a focus on commodities and exchange-traded products. Previously, he held roles at Moody’s, HSBC Investment Bank, The Pension Protection Fund, and Decision Economics, building expertise in market analysis and strategy. Nitesh earned a master’s degree in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University and a bachelor's in Economics from the London School of Economics. His insights are frequently featured in financial media, and he is a sought-after speaker at industry events. He also hosts the ‘Commodity Exchange’ podcast, where he discusses trends shaping global markets. Passionate about guiding investors, Nitesh provides actionable insights to help them navigate complex financial landscapes.

Piergiacomo is Director of Research at Wisdomtree. He has over 20 years of experience within the financial services industry, having served as the Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management at Banca Albertini Spa in Milan before joining WisdomTree. Prior to this, he held roles at Rasbank Spa (currently AllianzBank Financial Advisors) as Head of Equity Research and Head of Equity Desk. Piergiacomo has an M.Sc. in Financial Markets Economics from Bocconi University in Milan. He is also a chartered member of the Aiaf (Italian Association of Financial Analysts).

Pierre Debru leads WisdomTree’s European research team and plays a pivotal role in the strategic direction of our European research efforts. His key areas of expertise extend across equity factors and quantitative strategies, portfolio construction and model portfolios, and thematic and crypto investments. Before joining the company in 2019, Pierre worked in Investment Research for DWS and the Xtrackers range for over five years. During this period, he focused on smart beta investments, model portfolio construction and thought leadership. Pierre has over 20 years of experience in investments and structured asset management. He graduated from Ecole Central Paris and obtained a Master of Science in Mathematics applied to Finance.

Samuel Rines is a Macro Strategist at WisdomTree, where he extends the firm's custom model portfolio management capabilities. Before joining WisdomTree in 2024, he was the Managing Director at CORBU, LLC, leading the PolyMacro advisory product. With over a decade of experience in economics and finance, Samuel has held significant roles such as Chief Economist at Avalon Investment & Advisory and Economist and Portfolio Manager at Chilton Capital Management LLC. He is also the author of "After Normal: Making Sense of the Global Economy," and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, as well as having studied Economics at the University of Oxford.

Tobias Lazar is an Associate Director in WisdomTree’s Quantitative Research Team, where he focuses on developing innovative exchange-traded products across various asset classes and supporting WisdomTree’s diverse range of offerings. Before joining WisdomTree, he worked in the index research and development teams at Nasdaq and Solactive, where he was responsible for developing equity and alternative risk premia indices. Tobias holds an MSc in Financial Engineering from the University of Birmingham, UK, a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Cologne, and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

Bessemer Venture Partners is the world's most experienced early-stage venture capital firm. With a portfolio of more than 200 companies, Bessemer helps visionary entrepreneurs lay strong foundations to create companies that matter and supports them through every stage of their growth. The firm has backed more than 120 IPOs, including Shopify, Yelp, LinkedIn, Skype, LifeLock, Twilio, SendGrid, DocuSign, Fiverr, Wix, and MindBody. Bessemer's 16 investing partners operate from offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Israel, and India.

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Steve is a Vice President and Head of Wood Mackenzie’s Power & Renewables Consulting division for Europe, the Middle East, and African markets. In this capacity he leads a dedicated group of electricity market-focussed consultants in transaction support, market entry and strategy. Steven has a track record for delivering solutions to clients across the energy industry. He has more than 20 years' experience in energy, having served in different roles in both the public and private sectors. His primary focus over those years has been on regulatory and reputational risk management associated with climate change and energy security policy. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Sussex.

Irish Life Investment Managers Limited (‘ILIM’) is an Irish-based, global asset management company, working with a wide range of institutional clients including insurance companies, wealth managers, pension schemes, fiduciary managers and sovereign wealth funds across Europe and North America. ILIM manages over €110bn in AUM on behalf of its clients and provides market-leading expertise to help other institutional investors design and construct products in line with their strategies.

Dr Jamie Metzl is a leading technology futurist, well known for writing the book Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity. He also serves as a member of the World Health Organization’s expert committee on human genome editing.

Wim Schoutens is a professor at the University of Leuven, Belgium. He has extensive experience of quantitative finance and risk-management and is highly regarded for his consulting work to the banking industry and national and supra-national institutions. Wim is an independent expert adviser to the European Commission, has worked for the IMF and is the author of several books on quantitative finance and contingent convertible bonds (CoCos). He is also the editor of several academic journals and editor in chief of both the ‘Review of Derivatives Research' and 'Frontiers of Mathematical Finance'.

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