Coining it as "one of the luckiest moments" of her life, Bailard CEO, Sonya Mughal, CFA shares her remarkable career path with Bailard, her passion for principled leadership, and her thoughtful advice for others navigating their own professional journeys. Serving as CEO since 2021—the third person and first woman to lead the company—Sonya reflects on Bailard's early days and the evolution of positioning itself as a solutions-based firm, rooted deeply in its values.
A 30-Year Journey
Why Have I Stayed at Bailard for So Long?
“It’s because I’ve never been asked to compromise on my values. I’ve often said to my colleagues, if you’re ever in doubt, read the six words on the wall . . . it’ll give you an answer, so being principled, you know what is the right thing to do. You inherently know how to make the right call.”
Bailard's Core Values
Accountability
Compassion
Courage
Excellence
Fairness
Independence
“There’s no role or career that a woman cannot thrive in. What people do need to understand is that you can thrive only in the correct environment. It’s true for anything.”
— Sonya Mughal, CFA
CEO, Bailard, Inc.
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Bailard is different, and that’s a good thing. Founded in 1969, Bailard’s commitment to its values has shaped the company’s evolution. Our focus on the values of accountability, compassion, courage, excellence, fairness, and independence maintains a high-trust culture that fosters professional growth, intellectual rigor, and personal responsibility.
We believe in continually working to enhance a company culture where our employees not only grow and thrive, but know that their team has their back.
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