Christopher Abbott is a highly experienced finance professional with a diverse background in managing institutional investments. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Lawrence University. His career began at Merrill Lynch as a Vice President, followed by senior leadership roles at Putnam Investments, Pioneer Investments, and State Street Research & Management Company. Before his current role, he served as the Senior Managing Director and Head of Institutional Management at Pioneer Investments. His expertise includes managing large-scale investment portfolios, developing investment strategies, and leading institutional management teams.

In addition to his career in finance, Abbott is dedicated to education and serves on the Board of Trustees at Brooks School, his alma mater. He also studied at Brooks School before college.