Kate Fleming ^{Ultimate Decision-Maker}

Independent Trustee at Wasatch Funds

Current Job Duration: 2 yrs 7 mos (until March 2026)

HEADLINE:
Retired President, Treasurer and Board Member of Mason Street Advisors, LLC

PERSONAL SUMMARY:
Retired senior executive with 34 years of experience in the financial services, investment management and legal sectors. Comprehensive financial services background, senior leadership, governance and oversight experience, investment management knowledge and risk management expertise. With my 34 years in the financial services, investment management and legal industries, my proven value as a strategic advisor, my sound business judgment gained through diversified experiences in significant positions and my background in providing oversight and working extensively with the boards of directors of public companies, private companies and fund complexes, I will bring valuable perspectives, a pragmatic approach and a consensus-building style to a board of directors in a number of industries.

Began career at Michael Best & Friedrich (law firm) building a deep knowledge and experience base in the corporate, finance and securities businesses, providing counsel to company leaders and boards of directors in a variety of industries, including banks, investment management firms and investment companies, health care services, equipment, consumer staples and manufacturing. Progressed to investment business side at Northwestern Mutual, further broadening financial and operational acumen and serving in multiple leadership roles with institutional investment management and mutual fund lines of business. Career matured into proactive leadership, strategic planning, risk management and oversight for Northwestern Mutual’s 27-portfolio, $28B+ mutual fund complex and public equity, external manager selection and oversight services for Northwestern Mutual’s general account and pension plans. Developed a pragmatic, consensus building approach and built strong, collaborative relationships with Boards of Directors for the mutual fund and advisory firm.

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EDUCATION:
School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Degree: Doctor of Law - JD, Magna Cum Laude
Activities: None

School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Science and Law
Activities: None

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