Krista Murphy joins the Junior Achievement of New York Board of Directors

New York, NY – January 21, 2025 – Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York) is pleased to announce the appointment of Krista Murphy, Chief Administrative Officer of Point72, to its Board of Directors. Ms. Murphy brings a wealth of expertise in global operations, finance, and strategic leadership to JA New York, as well as a deep commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders through financial literacy and career readiness programs.

As the Chief Administrative Officer at Point72, Ms. Murphy holds global responsibility for the firm’s Operations, Operational Risk, Regulatory Reporting, Internal Audit, and Strategic Implementation functions. She joined Point72 in 2008 and has held various leadership roles, including serving as Executive Officer for Point72’s Discretionary Investing business and International Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the firm’s operations in Singapore.

Ms. Murphy’s career also includes significant experience at Marakon Associates, MasterCard, and IBM, providing her with a diverse background in finance and operations. She is known for her leadership in driving business performance and fostering a culture of inclusion and growth. At Point72, she chairs the firm’s Women in Finance Network and serves as a Director on the firm’s Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and UK boards.

In addition to her work at Point72, Ms. Murphy is deeply involved in her community. She serves as an advisor to the Kappa Mu chapter of Chi Omega at Sacred Heart University and is a trustee for the Congregational Church of New Canaan.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Krista to our board,” said Betty Garger, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of New York. “Krista's impressive career at Point72, combined with her deep commitment to community engagement, makes her a perfect fit for our mission. I am particularly inspired by her passion for empowering women in finance and her dedication to mentoring the next generation. Krista's experience, leadership, and values align beautifully with our work here at JA New York. I truly look forward to collaborating with her as we continue to prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing global economy.”

Ms. Murphy holds a B.S. in Accounting and a Master of Science in Management from Purdue University. Her appointment to the board reinforces JA New York’s commitment to engaging leaders from diverse sectors to help create lasting impact in the lives of students across the region.

About JA New York

Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York), an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, is the leading non-profit organization in Greater New York dedicated to creating pathways to economic empowerment for local youth. With a mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy, JA New York provides experiential, interactive programs that teach and inspire young people to understand the economic world around them, plan for their financial futures, and reach their full potential.

For more information about JA New York, visit newyork.ja.org.

CONTACT:

Alisha Mikluch

Junior Achievement of New York

amikluch@jany.org