Cooper Abbott is Chairman and President of Carillon Tower Advisers, a global multi-boutique, multi-channel asset manager. He is responsible for development and execution of strategy, organic/acquisitive growth and the cultivation of firm-wide culture focused on client investment outcomes. Abbott has held a range of executive asset management roles spanning infrastructure, risk, sales and investments. Previous experience includes private equity investing, project finance and environmental design projects. His insights on  have appeared in a range of publications and broadcast media. He earned a BA with highest honours from Brown University and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business (University of Pennsylvania). He is a CFA charterholder and has the Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst designation.