Robert Hum, CAIA

Bob Hum is Head of Investment Product Development and Activation, responsible for leading the development and execution strategy for new investment products, including driving overall business growth, overseeing the entire product launch and activation process, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition from product release to widespread usage. 

With 15 years of industry experience, Bob most recently served as Managing Director and U.S. Head of Factor and Outcome ETFs at BlackRock, leading the iShares U.S. Factor ETF business. Prior to joining BlackRock, he was a senior research analyst and portfolio manager at Ladenburg Thalmann, managing more than $2 billion in global, multi-asset mutual fund and model portfolios. Bob began his career at VanEck Global, where he supported the distribution of mutual funds and ETFs to financial advisors.

Bob is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and business and a certificate in financial policy and analysis from Lafayette College.