Kirsten Wegner
Chief Executive Officer @Index Industry Association
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Index Industry Association
DC, US
Leads the global trade association representing the independent index industry, advancing transparency, innovation, and future of finance. Oversees engagement with policymakers, regulators, and global stakeholders on issues related to benchmark regulation, fintech, and market integrity.Focuses on strengthening the industry voice and elevating awareness of the essential role indexes play in global markets. Represents the industry through advocacy, education, media commentary, and thought-leadership initiatives.Co-author of the October 2025 study Measuring Markets: The Origins and Benefits of Indexes, highlighting the evolution and impact of indexes in the global financial ecosystem.
EDUCATION
Columbia University in the City of New York
B.A.
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D.
ABOUT KIRSTEN WEGNER
I work where finance, technology, and policy meet. My focus includes AI, fintech, blockchain, defi, and the data that shapes global markets. I care about how innovation guides decisions for investors, policymakers, and everyday users.I’ve spent two decades in financial services and policy, with a focus on transparency and responsible innovation. I’ve testified before Congress on artificial intelligence and market structure. I also share insights through op-eds, panels, and podcasts on fintech and the future of investing.As co-founder of FinWomenDC and a Mosaic Fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, I support collaboration across the financial community and opportunities for women in the field.Finance is a story about people and how we build trust in a changing world.Follow for insights on AI, fintech, defi, capital markets, and the data shaping tomorrow’s economy. All views are my own.
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