The Simmons University Board of Trustees has named Steven Lipiner P’17,’19 as its newest member. He brings to his trustee role extensive global experience as a financial executive as well as the perspective of a parent of two Simmons graduates: Kelsey Lipiner ’17 and Taryn Lipiner ’19.
Over a 35-year career, Lipiner has held a number of senior executive roles in the banking and asset management industries in New York, London, and Boston. At State Street Global Advisors, he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer, and as chief financial officer. He has a proven history of managing global finance teams driving strategic growth initiatives as well as leading business transformations that result in productivity enhancements and expense efficiencies.
“We are grateful to Steven for accepting our invitation to become a Trustee of Simmons University,” says Board Chair Regina Pisa. “Simmons will benefit from his invaluable professional expertise in business and finance as well his understanding of, and deep personal appreciation for Simmons and its mission.”
“I am honored and delighted to serve as a Simmons Trustee, especially at such an exciting, pivotal time in the University’s distinguished history. As a Simmons parent, I have witnessed the power and impact of the University’s distinctive, women-centered mission, including its commitment to expanding access. I am eager to help guide Simmons forward in ways that ensure future generations will benefit from all Simmons has to offer,” says Lipiner.
Lipiner's service to not-for-profit and professional organizations includes being a board member for The Dimock Center and RIZE Massachusetts. Lipiner is also on the board of trustees for the Baruch College Fund. And his higher-education experience extends to the classroom: He has been a guest lecturer at Brandeis University and Baruch College, and he is now an adjunct lecturer at Boston University teaching graduate-level corporate finance courses.
Lipiner holds a BA in political science from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and an MBA in finance from the City University at New York, Baruch College.