A managing director and head of Global Fixed Income Research at Standard & Poor's, Diane Vazza's team provides analysis and commentary across the globe on broad economic and credit market trends and produces default and transition research and ratings behavior studies. She is also a member of Standard & Poor’s Investment Policy Committee that monitors asset allocation. Diane's forecasts and commentary are widely followed in the financial media, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times and CNBC. Prior to joining Standard & Poor's, Diane held various positions in capital markets and credit at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Citibank and Chase Manhattan Bank. Diane is president and sits on the Board of Directors of Fixed Income Analysts Society.