Winnie Fong is the North America Business Head for Structured Credit and the Global Head of Private Credit at Fitch Ratings. In this dual leadership role, she oversees all aspects of Fitch’s U.S. CLO and Private Credit businesses, including strategy, product development, and relationship management with all mandating parties.

With 29 years of experience in Structured Finance—27 of which are focused on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs)—Winnie is a recognized industry leader known for her deep expertise and strategic vision. She joined Fitch in 2010, bringing with her a strong foundation in CLO origination and analysis from her previous roles as a banker at Bear Stearns and 9 years experience as an analyst at S&P.  She is a driving force behind Fitch’s growth in CLO ratings, private credit and rated feeder structures, and is committed to enhancing transparency and investor understanding of Fitch’s methodologies.

Winnie holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Business Management from Cornell University and is a CFA charter holder.