Chris Sierakowski, CFA is a Vice President of SSGA and the Adviser and a Portfolio Manager on the Fundamental U.S. Equity Group. Mr. Sierakowski joined SSGA in July 2016 through its acquisition of GE Asset Management (GEAM). Prior to joining SSGA, Mr. Sierakowski served in various investment roles at GEAM since 1999., including providing analysts coverage for the software, computer hardware, semiconductors, business services, and payments industries. He also managed a Technology sector portfolio and acted as global Tech, Media and Telcom sector leader. Prior to GEAM, Mr. Sierakowski spent several years in IT consulting and as an officer in the U.S. Army. Mr. Sierakowski has a BS in Economics from the United States Military Academy and an MBA in Finance, Strategy, and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and has been a member of the CFA Institute since 2002.