Abby Mckenna Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Board Member, Up2Us SportsNon-profit National Service Organization based in New YorkClass Ambassador/Fund Raiser, Georgetown University

Greater New York City Area

Recruited as #3 hire, serving as a Portfolio Manager and Trader. In 1998, selected to lead the Emerging Markets Debt Group. Managed 8-member multinational team, day-to-day operations, a wide range of institutional client relationships, and a growing portfolio representing numerous fixed income, equity, and alternative asset classes. Member of team that put talent, business infrastructure, processes, systems, and performance metrics in place for startup business unit. Quickly secured client relationships including corporate pension funds, endowments, and central banks. Developed and managed a portfolio of investment instruments in accordance with established trading/risk parameters. Vehicles included U.S. and offshore public/private label mutual funds (closed- and open-ended), bonds, loans, currencies, derivatives, defaulted debt, corporate debt, asset-backed securities, and microfinance loans.Traveled extensively worldwide, serving as the face of the group to institutional clients, mutual fund boards, pension fund consultants, and mutual fund rating services. Developed and delivered hundreds of new business/review presentations.Partnered with research and technology teams to develop innovative approaches, tools, and techniques for modeling and analyzing markets. Gained in-depth market views/insights and shared knowledge with colleagues across Morgan Stanley.Developed and implemented incentive programs to elevate retention within a highly competitive industry. Navigated team and clients through transitions following firm’s acquisitions of Dean Witter, Van Kampen American Capital, and Miller Anderson as well as financial crises of 2000-2001 and 2007-2009.Selected to serve as a member of MSIM’s Strategic Planning Group, Alternative Asset Classes Allocation Committee, Fixed Income Asset Allocation Committee, and several sovereign debt working groups.

Greater New York City Area

Recruited into newly created position. Member of team that led launch and growth of MetLife’s new investment management company designed to compete with other insurance-backed investment businesses.Served as head of corporate credit sector (including asset-backed securities).Built multidisciplinary team. Identified and mentored/developed high-potential performers.