Alumni
Finance Beyond Crisis: An MIT Sloan Idea Exchange Conference
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2019
Time: 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Location: Convene, 117 West 46th Street, New York, NY
This full-day conference showcased MIT Sloan’s impact on the global economy since the 2008 financial crisis. Session focused on how the crisis was a catalyst for change and advancement in the finance field and address how MIT Sloan faculty, alumni, and other change makers have and will continue to influence the future of finance in its aftermath.
MIT Sloan Idea Exchange conferences provide an opportunity for MIT Sloan alumni to gather, replenish their drive, and have an opportunity network with other creative minds. By convening alumni, faculty, and industry leaders, the Idea Exchange seeks to build a life-long culture of learning, curiosity, and impact.
Our Distinguished Speakers

David C. Schmittlein
Management Science
John C Head III Dean
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Armen Avanessians
CIO, Quantitative Investment Strategies, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Kapil Dilwali
Vice President, Investment Banking – Corporate Finance Advisory, J.P. Morgan

Cheryl M. Duckworth, CFA
Partner, Wellington Management

Gary Gensler
Behavioral and Policy Sciences
Professor of the Practice, Global Economics and Management
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Leonid Kogan
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Professor of Management
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Robert C. Merton
Economics, Finance and Accounting
School of Management Distinguished Professor of Finance
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Lawrence D.W. Schmidt
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Victor J. Menezes (1972) Career Development Professor of Finance
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Antoinette Schoar
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Stewart C. Myers-Horn Family Professor of Finance
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Joseph Naggar
Partner and Head of Structured Products, GoldenTree Asset Management

Heidi Pickett
Assistant Dean, Master of Finance Program
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Matthew Rothman
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Senior Lecturer, Finance
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John A. Thain
Life Member, MIT Corporation; Former Chairman & CEO, CIT Group, Inc.

C.S. Venkatakrishnan
Chief Risk Officer, Barclays