US ambassador to address opening

Charles Swindells - the US Ambassador to New Zealand - has accepted an invitation to address FPIA Convention delegates at the Official Opening of the convention on the morning of July 18.

Swindells has had a long and distinguished career in the US investment and fiduciary services industry spanning over 30 years.

Before becoming Ambassador, Swindells was vice chairman of US trust company, N.A.; chairman and CEO of the Capital Trust Management Corporation; and managing director/founder of Capital Trust Company.

Previously, Swindells was one of five members on the Oregon Investment Council overseeing the US$20 billion 'Public Employee Retirement Fund Investment Portfolio'.

In accepting the invitation of the convention committee, Swindells noted that he is "looking forward to a refreshing exchange of views" with convention delegates."