Shepard Farrar
- • CFA Charterholder
• CAIA Charterholder
• Former Head of Investment Management, Inter-American Development Bank
• Independent Board Director with extensive audit and risk governance experience
• Finance Faculty and Educator
Governance Background
With 35 years of institutional leadership, Shepard Farrar offers disciplined fiduciary oversight for essential infrastructure. Expertise across diverse asset classes and multi-asset portfolio management informs her strategic approach to capital allocation, ensuring robust risk mitigation for long-term investments.
Professional Profile
E. Shepard Farrar is an SEC Qualified Financial Expert, Qualified Risk Director and Qualified Technology Expert with Board Director and Advisory Board Chair certifications, demonstrating her strategic and fiduciary skills. Her focus on the intersection of capital and infrastructure, combined with deep expertise in global investment and risk management, bring a perspective rooted in rigorous analysis and practical execution. Her career has centered on managing long-duration assets through complex cycles, ensuring technical excellence and governance integrity. For further information on her Board governance, see her Board Bio and Board CV here.
Core Competencies
- Institutional Fiduciary Oversight & Stewardship
- Technical Fluency in Infrastructure Asset Management
- Multi-Asset Class Portfolio Management & Strategy
- Advanced Risk Mitigation in Long-Duration Assets
- ESG & Impact Alignment within Infrastructure Portfolios
Career Highlights
Shepard previously served as the Head of Investment Management at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where she directed technical and capital strategies across a diverse global portfolio. As a CFA and CAIA Charterholder, she maintains a commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the investment community. See full Executive Resume here: