Liz Flores
About Liz Flores
Liz Flores serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Intelligent Medicine Exchange (IMX) since 2024, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at CME Group and a strong educational background in Economics and Business. She has a history of promoting financial services and specializes in the hedge fund industry, alongside her commitment to women's professional development in finance.
Current Role at Intelligent Medicine Exchange (IMX)
Liz Flores serves as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Intelligent Medicine Exchange (IMX) since 2024. In this role, she focuses on strategic initiatives to enhance the company's market presence and client engagement. Her responsibilities include overseeing commercial strategies and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the financial sector.
Professional Experience at CME Group
Flores worked at CME Group for over a decade, holding various positions that contributed to her expertise in client development and sales. She served as Executive Director of Client Development & Sales from 2012 to 2023, where she promoted listed futures and OTC clearing services to asset managers and hedge fund clients. Prior to this, she was Director of Client Development & Sales from 2008 to 2012.
Educational Background
Liz Flores earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 1981 to 1984. She later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Statistics and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing her studies from 1990 to 1993.
Career Break and Transition to Hedge Fund Industry
Flores took a six-year career break to raise her children before transitioning into the hedge fund industry. During this time, she developed skills that would later support her specialization in raising funds as a third-party marketer, leveraging her extensive market knowledge and professional connections.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Flores served as the President of Women Investment Professionals, an organization focused on networking and education for women in the financial industry. This role reflects her commitment to fostering diversity and supporting women in finance.