Woody Bradford
Woody Bradford is the CEO and General Manager of Generali Investments, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. He oversees a number of Boards, including Generali Investments Holding, Conning Holdings Limited, Octagon Credit Investors, Global Evolution Asset Management A/S, Pearlmark Real Estate LLC and a number of other affiliated and related entities. He also serves as the CEO and Chair of the Board at Conning, a leading asset manager for the insurance industry. Prior to Conning, Bradford was an Operating Partner with Advent International, a global private equity firm. He spent 12 years at Putnam Investments, where he had multiple roles, including Head of Corporate Development and Chief Operating Officer of Global Distribution.
Woody Bradford Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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CEO and General Manager, Generali Investments
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CEO and Chair of the Board
Academic History
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M.B.A., Business, Baker Scholar
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B.S., Chemistry, With High Distinction
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
CEO and General Manager, Generali Investments
Board of Trustees, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
EARLY CAREER
Bradford was an Operating Partner at Advent International and Senior Managing Director and Head of Corporate Development at Putnam Investments.
Bradford started his career as a Technical Service Chemist at National Starch and Chemical. He was a Consultant for Arthur D. Little and CSC Index.
He previously served on the Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services Board as well as on the Supervisory Board of Quoniam Asset Management.