Cole Townsend is a Vice President at State Street, leading the Alpha for ETFs product management since July 2017. Previously, Cole held positions as Assistant Vice President and Officer focused on platform strategy and development for ETFs, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance product offerings and implement strategic initiatives. Cole's background includes experience in financial research, operational strategy, and client experience analysis, complemented by earlier roles in the culinary and retail sectors. Cole holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The College of New Jersey and an Associate of Arts from Colorado Mountain College.