Marie C. Winters

Former Senior Vice President, Northern Trust Asset Management

Marie C. Winters is a board director and credit markets executive with deep expertise in credit investing, risk management, and strategic growth. Over her career, she has combined financial rigor with strong governance to help organizations navigate uncertainty and deliver long-term value. She has built and led investment and risk management functions at leading financial services firms, guiding teams through multiple business cycles. She brings zest to her work and is known for her provocative insights and collaborative approach.

Today, Marie serves as an Independent Board Director for Fitch Ratings, a global credit rating agency, and an Independent Trustee for CEF Accelerator Platform (U.S. Bank), a platform for registered unlisted closed-end funds. Marie shares her time and expertise with non-profit organizations, currently serving as a Board Director for VNA Foundation and as a member of the Global Education Advisory Committee for CFA Institute.

Prior to retirement, Marie was a Senior Vice President at Northern Trust Asset Management where she oversaw corporate credit research and participated in strategy setting. Marie began her career at JPMorgan Chase where she was a leader and participant in newly formed departments and initiatives for high yield securities, distressed investing, M&A, and credit risk management.