Joe Kennedy

Meet Joe Kennedy, an accomplished leader in the investment management industry, with an impressive portfolio ranging from global trading to portfolio guidance, fixed income, and FinTech. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, Joe has been able to deliver maximum value to his clients throughout his career. He currently serves as the Managing Director and Head of Global Trading at Conning, leading an approximately $100 billion global USD fixed income and equity trading desk for offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Joe has gained extensive experience and knowledge through an MBA in Finance from the University of Connecticut and a BS in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has also held prominent positions in leading financial organizations, including Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Trading at Phoenix Life Insurance/Goodwin Capital Advisers, and Trader/Quant Analyst at ING/AELTUS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Joe is known for his collaborative leadership style, where he leverages his team's power to find the best solution, streamlines processes, and values human relationships. He embraces technology as a business enabler, never losing sight of the fact that relationships on the other side of the phone are extremely important. Working in a company that upholds strong leadership, values, and rewards employees' creativity and drive, Joe thrives in his element.