Bill Huffman

Bill Huffman is Chief Executive Officer of Nuveen, a leading global asset and wealth manager with more than $2 trillion in assets under management. Responsible for driving the firm’s vision, strategy and day-to-day operations, he and his leadership team set and execute key growth initiatives and oversee the firm’s investment teams, product strategy, management, and client businesses. Huffman chairs the Nuveen Executive Management Team and is a member of parent company TIAA’s Executive Committee. Based in Chicago, Bill graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University, an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago, and has passed the Certified Public Accountant exam. He serves his community as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago and as a Rush System Trustee member, along with his role as a member of the Cancer Advisory Council, the Commercial Club of Chicago, and the Civic Committee.