Top 25 Women Chief Investment Officers of 2025 Announced
Women We Admire is proud to unveil the Top 25 Women Chief Investment Officers of 2025, spotlighting exceptional female leaders reshaping global finance. These CIOs are instrumental in defining investment strategies across a broad spectrum of organizations from multinational corporations and major insurers to nonprofits and universities each influencing markets, industries, and the broader economy.
Powering Progress Through Strategic Investment
This year’s honorees demonstrate unparalleled expertise in asset management, risk balancing, ESG leadership, and institutional innovation. Their decisions drive financial resilience and long-term sustainability in an ever-changing market landscape.
Honoring Distinguished Leaders
Robin Diamonte – Chief Investment Officer, RTX (formerly Raytheon)
A powerhouse in the pension investment world, Diamonte has consistently improved funding levels across major corporate plans. She played a critical role during the UTC-Raytheon merger, leading investment due diligence and integration.
Alyssa Rieder – Chief Investment Officer, CommonSpirit Health
Overseeing a $50 billion portfolio, Rieder brings expertise in ESG and impact investing, with proven success in growth strategies and merger transitions. Her leadership spans corporate, retirement, foundation, and insurance assets.
Katharine Wyatt – Chief Investment Officer, Loyola University Chicago
With two decades of institutional investment experience, Wyatt leads Loyola’s $1.5 billion portfolio. She manages endowments, reserves, and pensions, and has helped shape sustainable, mission-aligned investment policy.
Celebrating All 2025 Honorees
The list of honorees features a diverse array of talent across public, private, and nonprofit sectors:
- Debbie Laudermilk, Travis County
- Deb Shufrin, Colby College
- Lauren Jacobson, Hamilton College
- Suzanne Brenner, Brown Brothers Harriman
- Lesley Marks, Mackenzie Investments
- Kate El-Hillow, Russell Investments
- Jane Lin, AlphaX RE Capital
- May Vang, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Sarah Overbay, North Island
- Fran Faulknor, Allectrify
- and many others making a global impact.
These 25 trailblazing women are redefining leadership in institutional investing. As strategic thinkers, risk managers, and changemakers, their contributions help shape a more inclusive, sustainable financial future. We applaud their achievements and look forward to their continued influence across the investment landscape.
