Chris Hempstead is an accomplished director of institutional business development, former head of ETF sales, and consultant with over 20 years of experience in the finance industry. He has a proven track record of relationship management, team building, and ETF-focused cross-selling. With a degree in Finance, Chris has worked for several leading financial institutions such as IndexIQ, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Cowen and Company. He has also worked as a managing director, head of ETF trading, and equity specialist, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in ETF trading, institutional trading relationships, and regulatory committees. Chris is well-versed in designing, planning, and implementing tools, systems, and processes to support ETFs cost-effectively. He has been responsible for providing expert feedback and consultation to clients and prospects, educating sales and trading teams on ETF daily activity, and working with exchanges to improve the efficiency and security of ETF trading.