GERALD A. BEESON is Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for Citadel Investment Group, L.L.C. Citadel is a global investment firm managing more than $12 billion in investment capital.

As Chief Financial Officer, he is responsible for asset and liability management, financial control, global operations, and general services functions. Prior to becoming Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Beeson was Global Controller, and is a Certified Public Accountant. In addition, Mr. Beeson holds several registrations with the National Association of Securities Dealers and is a member of The Chicago Board of Trade.