In the latest episode of Work Ethic, Ethic CEO Doug Scott sits down with Yie-Hsin Hung, President and CEO of State Street Investment Management, a $5 trillion asset manager and one of the world’s largest investing firms.
Hung reflects on a non-linear career that took her from engineering to investment banking to the helm of one of the world’s most significant investment managers. She shares how thoughtful career pivots, continuous learning, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar roles helped shape her leadership.
The conversation also explores how she is thinking about rapidly evolving markets, AI, product innovation, and rising investor expectations at a time when technology is transforming how investment solutions are built and delivered.
Inside the episode:
Whether you’re building a career, leading a team, or thinking about where investing is headed next, Hung offers a thoughtful perspective on what it means to lead through change.
- A non-linear career: How she built toward leadership by making thoughtful pivots that expanded her skills and perspective.
- An engineering mindset: Why solving complex problems with confidence and curiosity still shapes how she leads.
- Leadership through adaptability: Why growth often comes from stepping outside your comfort zone and continuing to learn.
- Navigating change at scale: How she’s thinking about AI, innovation, and evolving investor expectations from the seat of a $5 trillion firm.
- The future of investing: Why personalization, technology, and digital client experiences are becoming increasingly important.