CLASS OF 2026
GRAMERCY INSTITUTE RISING STARS IN FINANCIAL MARKETING CLASS OF 2026
The Gramercy Institute is proud to announce its Rising Stars in Financial Marketing-Class of 2026.
This program was originated in 2012 by the Gramercy Institute as a means to honor and recognize the future leaders of the financial services marketing industry.
This year’s honorees represent a well-rounded and dynamic cross-section of financial services marketing talent, with strengths spanning data,
creativity, leadership, and execution.
What truly distinguishes this group—as a group—is the complementary nature of their expertise. Rather than concentrating in a single discipline, this Class of 2026 brings together specialists and emerging leaders whose combined capabilities reflect the full breadth of our financial marketing ecosystem.
Join Gramercy Institute in celebrating the achievements and exceptional
talent of this year’s Rising Stars.
_edited_edited.jpg)
Ali Batson
VP, Alternatives Marketing, EMEA & APAC Real Estate Lead, Nuveen
Ali combines strategic thinking, creative innovation, and data-driven collaboration to deliver measurable global impact.
Chiara Bodor
Associate Strategist,
Criterion Global
Chiara combines sharp strategic thinking with confident perspectives, earning trust and delivering impactful results.
Maggie Bower
Public Relations Assistant Director,
EY
Maggie’s creative, business-savvy approach drives outstanding results and elevates brand leadership through PR and social media.
Amanda Bradley
Director, B2C Marketing, Fidelity
Amanda transforms data into clear strategies that deepen engagement and drive impactful outcomes.
Stephanie Ciabattoni
Assistant Director, Brand Marketing and Communications,
EY
Stephanie orchestrates digital, content, and experiential channels into cohesive, distinctive brand storytelling.
Marla Daniels
Associate Director,
Ptarmigan Media
Marla is a trusted, collaborative leader delivering high-quality work and building meaningful relationships.
Abby Evans
PR Associate Director,
EY
Abby’s innovative, strategic approach drives tremendous results and elevates EY’s Financial Services brand leadership.
Maddie Faunce
Associate Director, Strategy,
Sullivan
Maddie connects ideas to outcomes, leads with collaboration, and thrives in financial marketing.
Morgan Gould
Director, Marketing Insights,
Harbor Capital Advisors
Morgan couples creativity with data-driven expertise to deliver effective, targeted marketing campaigns.
Kyle Jordan
SVP, Sr. Marketing Director - Global Payments Solutions,
Bank of America
Kyle transforms data into scalable best practices, improving digital experience, engagement, and lead generation.
Devin Kerr
Head of Workflow & Insights Marketing, Nasdaq
Devin is a thoughtful strategic leader with skill, poise, and strong future CMO potential.
Lauren Kiggins
Client Partner,
The Wall Street Journal
Lauren has a consultative mindset grounded in deep client understanding, driving results and deepening partnerships.
Allison Kurlak
Head of B2B Marketing,
TMX VettaFi
Allison delivers measurable results, drives growth through scalable strategy, and demonstrates strong leadership potential.
Krystle Lawson
Integrated Marketing Manager, Financial Services,
The Wall Street Journal
Krystle balances analytical thinking with creativity while translating complex financial concepts into compelling client-facing messaging.
Christina Guerrieri McDonnell
Marketing Assistant Director, Financial Services | Wealth and Asset Management,
EY
Christina creates high-impact experiential marketing and extends it digitally to deepen engagement and reach.
Ana Mello
Americas Financial Services Core Growth Marketing Lead,
EY
Ana combines multi-channel expertise, audience-centric thinking, innovation, and executional excellence to create standout brand experiences.
Brandon Na
Manager, Customer Insights and Enablement, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Brandon combines analytical rigor with collaboration, turning customer insights into action and driving clarity.
Hannah Porritt
Vice President,
Cognito
Hannah’s deep expertise and creativity across digital channels make her a standout marketing specialist.
Sarah Robertson International Marketing Manager,
Baillie Gifford
Sarah rapidly acquires deep knowledge and works effectively with diverse stakeholders across markets.
Aya Sayegh
Thought Leadership & Strategic Content Specialist,
UBS Asset Management
Her combination of intellectual curiosity, executional excellence, and collaborative leadership makes her a strong candidate.
Michael Zee
Head of Financial Services Partnerships, Dianomi
Michael translated partnerships into measurable revenue growth while strengthening distribution channels and brand credibility.
This year's class of Rising Stars will be engaged with Gramercy Institute throughout 2026 to bring valuable insights and opinions to the financial services marketing industry. We welcome their perspectives, not only as up-and-coming leaders in our industry, but as new and innovative thinkers.
For more information regarding Gramercy Institute's
Rising Stars in Financial Marketing program, contact: bill.wreaks@gramercyinstitute.com