Northern Trust announces Chicago executive to head private capital for North America

Pivotal Moment with Nikitta Foston

"It's rewarding to help other people fulfill their dreams about their business and help their businesses grow," says Kimberly Evans Killion, who took a unique off-the-beaten-path into financial services.

In a newly-created global role, Killion was named Head of Private Capital Administration, North America, for Northern Trust. In this capacity, she will focus on Northern Trust’s global capabilities on a segment of the alternatives market experiencing rapid asset growth and increased demands for transparency.

On Pivotal Moment, the Chicago native shares the amazing story of how her humble beginnings set the stage for her quest for excellence and her trajectory in the field. At the heart of the story, she reveals a moment in a grocery store with her mother and siblings when she was just six-years-old, that would forever guide her path.

Killion also shares how one important mentor helped propel her from struggle and uncertainty -- to triumph. Today, she speaks at schools, colleges, seminars, and panels regarding her journey and how financial services can be both a viable and lucrative career choice.

If you are the boss or plan to become one, listen to Killion's journey and the surprising stops along the way to the top.