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Adriana Kostov - Leadership, Mentorship and Women in Finance

Adriana Kostov was the first Regional Director  of the Hedge Fund Association in Australia, in charge of the overseeing and expanding the international group’s operations in Australia.  

“I am looking forward to the challenge of leading Hedge Fund Association activity in Australia at this exciting time in its history,”said Adriana Kostov at the time of her appointment.

Adriana has always been a strong advocate for women to pursue their dreams and career goals in any industry of choice.

“No one of any gender, should ever feel, limited by circumstance when it comes to achieving their career goals”, says Adriana Kostov.

In her work in financial services, Adriana Kostov was awarded an Industry Advocacy award, in Australia’s Women in Financial Services Awards in 2014 for her efforts.

The Women in Financial Services Awards recognize “the best and brightest women leading the charge across the finance sector”.

“The national awards program was designed to recognise and acknowledge the leading women influencing the Australian finance industry.

This is the benchmark for excellence around Australia, and year after year recognises the outstanding contribution made to the profession, propelling the industry forward.”

“It was an honour to be recognised in the Women in Financial Services Awards” says Adriana Kostov “along with other exceptionally talented and hard-working women who have hopefully inspired others to pursue a career in the finance industry”.

When asked of whom she felt were inspirational leaders  for her, Adriana Kostov states:

“I like the style of Margaret Thatcher, Christine Lagarde and Angela Merkel.

They are no-nonsense leaders, who remain stoic and resolute through the most difficult of times, and soldier on to achieve the task or objective at hand”.

“Ivanka Trump also displays a strong work ethic”  says Adriana Kostov,

“and her work with promoting womens interests within the United Nations, as well as introducing the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, are great”.

Adriana’s views on leadership?

“It is important as a leader to have the qualities of being a great listener and to be humble.” says Adriana Kostov.

It is imperative to  have razor-sharp focus, and have the ability to analyze all relevant factors, and make a commercial decision, which is the best for the business, whilst also, allowing others, to have faith in your ability and decision-making process”.

“I also think it is vital to be open to continuous learning, and to always consider, how can we do things even better the next time around”.

"Leadership is an art to be mastered, and all should always dream big, aim high, and lend a helping hand to the little one's along the way" says Kostov.

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Adriana Kostov, promoting Female Leadership

In the last 50 years, female leaders have emerged as an important part in transforming corporate organisations in the modern world. Adriana Kostov is such  a woman in corporate leadership, demonstrating leadership qualities and managerial ability in her appointment to Regional Director, Australia of the Hedge Fund Association, as part of the Association’s expansion from the United States to the Asia-Pacific region.

As a female leader, Adriana Kostov displayed both transformational and leadership qualities, unique features necessary for visionary, diverse, and selfless leaders. Her involvement in advocacy and educational initiatives was to inspire young women to be leaders and achieve their career dreams.

Adriana Kostov's hands-on leadership style and work was recognized in Australia’s Women in Financial Services Awards in 2014, whereby she received a prize for her work in the category of “Industry Advocacy”.

When asked which female leaders she takes notice of, Adriana Kostov has stated she likes the style of Margaret Thatcher, Angela Merkel and Christine Largarde, and they are stand-out leaders for her.

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Adriana Kostov is currently Regional Director – Australia, for the Hedge Fund Association.

Adriana Kostov is currently Regional Director – Australia, for the Hedge Fund Association. Adriana launched the first Australian Chapter of the Hedge Fund Association in 2013, further expanding the Association’s reach in the Asia-Pacific region.

Adriana has degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Western Australia, and previously held the role of Director of Compliance & General Counsel for Excalibur Funds Management, a global macro foreign exchange investment manager, with a presence in Australia and New York, and a global investor base, where she managed all international regulatory affairs and governance activities, as well as assisting in business development, marketing and operational matters.

Adriana has executive level experience in the corporate finance, funds management and stockbroking sectors, as well as exposure to family offices. Adriana’s financial service career began at Macquarie Bank, as part of the investment banking graduate program, and, prior to

her appointment to the Hedge Fund Association, also sat on various Investment Due Diligence, Risk and governance-related Committees

As well as promoting the interests of Australian fund managers in the global market, Adriana has arranged local symposiums for Australian investment managers, providing them with an opportunity to meet institutional global investment allocators, as well as discuss topical issues such as regulatory changes, competitive fund structures and international investor appetite and trends. Adriana also hosted the inaugural Australian Hedge Funds Standards Board Institutional Investor Roundtable, held in Sydney in February 2014. With her legal background, Adriana has been actively liaising with global regulators related to alternative investment issues, as well as promoting a positive reputation of the hedge fund industry.

Adriana is involved with various student educational initiatives as part of the Hedge Fund Associations’ Academic Advisory Board objectives, which seeks to provide university students detailed insight into career paths available in the investment management industry. Adriana is also a supporter of various Australian and international philanthropic activities.

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Adriana Kostov – An executive career in global financial services and governance

Adriana Kostov, was appointed Regional Director, Australia, of the global Hedge Fund Association, in 2013, whilst also previously holding the positions of Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance for Excalibur Funds Management, and the Legal & Compliance Counsel and Company Secretary at Blackswan Equities.

Ms Kostov states that there are no shortcuts to success, success is attributable, to simple, old-fashioned hard work, discipline and perseverance.

The Hedge Fund Association is one of the largest alternative investment organizations in the world, with chapters across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, United Kingdom, United States and South America. The organization devotes its efforts to advancing transparency, development, and trust in alternative investments.

Ms Kostov was tasked with launching the first Australian Chapter of this organization in 2013.

At the time of her appointment, Ms Kostov stated:

“I am looking forward to the challenge of leading Hedge Fund Association activity in Australia at this exciting time in its history,”

Ms Kostov was the sole representative for the association in Australia.

Ms Kostov’s tasks included:

• Execution of Australian strategic plan, budget, management, and growth of membership base

• Oversight of Australian operations and organization profile

• Performance reporting to the Board in the United States

• Interaction and planning with Co-Directors in Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and the United States

In addition to her core tasks, Ms Kostov was also responsible for liaison with local and international regulatory and government authorities (ASIC/SEC) on alternative investment industry matters, contributing to lobbying and requests for public consultation on financial services regulatory matters, and preparing communication and press releases to inform relevant stakeholders of changes in government legislation and policy.

Her background education in Law and Commerce has played a major role in handling these tasks, as well as her practical skills and aptitude for challenging work.

Ms Kostov previously also worked with government departments and legal services firms, and the Attorney General of Western Australia.

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Bio – Adriana Kostov – Award-winning Advocacy for Women in Financial Services

ana Kostov – Award-winning Advocacy for Women in Financial Services

Ms Kostov, as Regional Director Australia of the global Hedge Fund Association, and prior Director of Regulatory Affairs & Compliance for Excalibur Funds Management, has been heavily involved in activities involving the advocacy for women, and promotion of women building careers in the financial services sector.

Her advocacy work for women was recognized via the award of an “Industry Advocacy” prize in Australia’s Women in Financial Services Awards in 2014.

“The Women in Finance Awards is the benchmark for excellence celebrating and recognizing the outstanding women influencing the Australian finance industry.

The awards recognise excellence and advocacy from women across the financial services spectrum"

Ms Kostov was also invited as a speaker at the Women in Asset Management Forum, presented by Asian Investor magazine, at the Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong in 2014.

Ms Kostov was invited to speak under the Panel Discussion of “The Role of Women”, which was a “ discussion on the trials and successes of women in the asset management industry, the importance of mentoring, challenges in climbing the corporate ladder, professional selfawareness and visibility, and solutions to women’s obstacles to professional success.”

Ms Kostov also arranged and hosted local and international investment forums, for the benefit of the Australian alternative investment and hedge fund sector.

These events included:

• Price Waterhouse Coopers Regulatory Update

• KPMG Australia Hedge Funds Symposium

• Hedge Fund Standards Board Institutional Investor Roundtable

Lara Block, the Executive Director of the Hedge Fund Association wrote in her recommendation letter:

“Adriana Kostov has served as the Regional Director of the Australian Chapter of Hedge Fund Association since 2013. Adriana has proved to be very responsible, proactive, and innovative, and when she sets out to do something she gets done. Adriana has worked diligently and pro-actively to further the goals of the HFA in Australia.”

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Women in Financial Services nominees revealed

Super Review, and its sister publication, Money Management, have unveiled the finalists of their second annual Women in Financial Services awards.

The awards recognise excellence and advocacy from women across the financial services spectrum, with twelve award categories, including Investment Manager of the Year, Superannuation Executive of the Year and Rising Star.

The winners from the categories listed below will be revealed at a gala dinner on October 30 at the Sofitel in Sydney. To purchase tickets, visit http://wifsawards.com.au/awards-night/

Industry Advocacy

Adriana Kostov, Hedge Fund Association

Sarah Riegelhuth, Wealth Enhancers

Shannon Durrant, Anne Street Partners

Sue Viskovic, Elixir Consulting

Financial Planner of the Year

Catherine Robson, Affinity Private

Claire Mackay, Quantum Financial

Dominique Bergel-Grant, Leapfrog Financial

Kate Kimmorley, Kimmorley Financial Management

Lisa Barber, Hillross - Aspire Wealth

Life Insurance

Katherine Ashby, BT Financial Group

Meike Suggars, Suggars & Associates

Yvonne Neilson, Asteron Life

Employer of the Year

BT Financial Group

AMP Horizons

Retirement Benefits Fund

TAL

Female BDM of the Year

Donar Drover, ANZ Wealth

Kara Boden, AMP Capital

Michelle Bannister, La Trobe Financial

Shivani Gopal, Asteron Life

Investment Manager of the Year

Catherine Allfrey, WaveStone Capital

Debbie Alliston, AMP Capital

Sue Berman, Sunsuper

Susan Gosling, NAB Asset Management

Marketing and Communications Manager of the Year

Candice Convey, Retirement Benefits Fund

Caterina Nesci, LaTrobe Financial

Priscilla Monger, SPAA

Natalie Kitchen, Suncorp Life

Mentor of the Year

Cathy Doyle, BNP Paribas

Lauren Hyde, AMP

Tania Browne, AMP Horizans

Nancy Peat, Shadforth Financial Group

Sue Willems, Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement

Pro Bono Award

Adrienne Rush, Bendigo Financial Planning

Kathy Havers, Catalyst Financial Group

Lyn Heaysman, Harvest Wealth

Rising Star of the Year

Kylie George, Harvest Wealth

Michelle Di Fabio, HOSTPLUS

Natalie Binns, Suncorp Life

Rajasree Variyar, ANZ Wealth

Samantha Robinson, Eluvia

Superannuation Executive of the Year

Sue Everingham, CBA

Danielle Press, Equip

Michelle Di Fabio, HOSTPLUS

Renee McGowan, Mercer

Teifi Whatley, Sunsuper

Woman of the Year

Robyn Petrou, Energy Super

Andrea Slattery, SPAA

Catherine Robson, Affinity Private

Connie Mckeage, OneVue

Michelle Tate-Lovery, Unified Financial Services

Sarah Riegelhuth, Wealth Enhancers

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HEDGE FUND ASSOCIATION ADDS THREE FEMALES TO PROMINENT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS,EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEMALE HEDGE FUND PROFESSIONALS WITH COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP

 HFA High-Net-Worth Chairperson April Rudin Elected to Global Board of Directors

FINalternatives Publisher Deirdre Brennan Appointed as HFA UK Regional Chapter Director

C&A Consulting Director Amy Poster Appointed to HFA Regulatory & Government Advisory Board

Amy Poster – Member of the Hedge Fund Association Regulatory & Government Advisory Board.

The Hedge Fund Association (“HFA”), a global nonprofit trade and nonpartisan lobbying organization, announces it has added three female leaders including FINalternatives Publisher Deirdre Brennan as UK Regional Chapter Director; C&A Consulting Director Amy Poster to the Regulatory & Government Advisory Board and HFA High-Net-Worth Chair and The Rudin Group CEO April Rudin to the Board of Directors. To recognize the female trio’s additions the HFA is offering a complimentary six month membership to all female hedge fund professionals worldwide including managers, investors and industry service providers.

Rudin, HFA’s High-Net-Worth Chairwoman, was elected to HFA’s Board of Directors in February for a two-year term.  She will continue to work alongside fellow leaders to develop educational programs and initiatives focused on affluent investors and hedge fund managers. Rudin founded The Rudin Group in November 2009, an UHNW/HNW financial services marketing firm to help companies including family offices, wealth managers and hedge funds create and execute multi-channel marketing strategies. She began her career at Kelly Services where she initiated and led global technology programs and marketing. She has been HFA’s High-Net-Worth Advisory Board Chairwoman since December 2012.

“It is a great time to be a hedge fund manager: regulatory changes, next-gen wealth, digital and social platforms have changed marketing dramatically. Later this year we plan to introduce new and valuable initiatives to help our members engage with and attract high-net-worth investors,” said Rudin. “I am excited to bring my experience, enthusiasm and network to the HFA’s elected Global Board of Directors.”

Brennan, who was appointed this month, will lead the HFA in the UK, producing local educational and networking events. Brennan founded FINalternatives in 2005 as the premier, independent source for news on the alternative investment industry. FINalternatives is delivered to 50,000 subscribers each business day, making it the most widely read publication focusing on the hedge fund community. Prior to founding FINalternatives, she was an editor at Institutional Investor News, where she developed a series of online newsletters including Hedge Fund Daily. Originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts, she earned a BA in English and Journalism from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and an MA in International Affairs from Columbia University (SIPA) in New York. She currently resides in London.

April Rudin – High-Net Worth Advisory Board Chairperson and Global Board Member of the Hedge Fund Association.

“I am thrilled to be appointed as the HFA’s UK Regional Chapter Director,” Brennan said. “The UK is one of the most prominent hedge fund communities in the world, and I look forward to supporting the HFA’s local members by developing new educational and networking programs in this very important region.”

Poster, also appointed this month, will work alongside fellow HFA Regulatory & Government Advisory Board members to educate lawmakers and regulators about hedge funds. Poster was previously a Senior Policy Advisor at the US Department of Treasury’s Office of the Special Inspector General-TARP (SIGTARP), where she was responsible for developing the US Treasury’s Public Private Investment Program (PPIP). Prior to her role at SIGTARP, she spent more than 15 years at four top tier investment banks including Credit Suisse; Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette; Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers.

“The HFA is a well-regarded organization that plays a vital role in our industry, especially educating lawmakers and regulators about hedge funds,” said Poster. “I look forward to serving on the HFA’s Regulatory & Government Advisory Board to inform governing bodies and advocate on behalf of the hedge fund industry.”

“We are very pleased to have April, Deirdre and Amy as part of the HFA’s leadership team,” said Ron Geffner, HFA’s Vice President and a Partner at Sadis and Goldberg, LLP. “To celebrate the addition of these leaders all women hedge fund professionals are invited to enjoy complimentary HFA membership for six months.”

Deirdre Brennan – Regional Director of the Hedge Fund Association UK Chapter.

“As the Executive Director for the HFA, I am proud of our efforts to boost leadership roles for talented women, and the appointments of our newest female leaders Deirdre and Amy are great additions to the organization, along with April’s election as the first female to the Global Board of Directors,” said Lara Block. “The HFA previously appointed other extraordinary women to leadership roles, including Marcia Rothschild of Citibank N.A. as Brazilian Chapter Co-Director, Christina Bodden of Maples and Calder as Cayman Islands Chapter Co-Director, Hannah Shaw Grove of HSGrove LLC as High-Net Worth Advisory Board Member, Michelle Furnari of LatAm Alternatives as Argentinian and Uruguay Chapter Co-Director, Gabrielle Guttman of Connext Consulting as Business Development Advisory Board Member, and Adriana Kostov as Australian Chapter Director.”

“The HFA applauds the leading non-profit organizations for women in our industry, 100 Women in Hedge Funds and High Water Women,” said Mitch Ackles, HFA’s President. “These organizations have done a great deal to empower women through education, advocacy and philanthropy. We are very proud to be able to complement their efforts by expanding female leadership roles in the HFA.”

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