Steven Vella is Portfolio Manager for Infrastructure Credit at Aflac Global Investments, based in New York, where he leads a team responsible for originating, underwriting, and managing private infrastructure credit investments for Aflac’s Japan and U.S. businesses.

With over 20 years of investment experience across North America, Europe, and Australia, Steven offers expertise in infrastructure finance, credit markets, and portfolio construction. Prior to joining Aflac, he held senior investing and credit roles at National Australia Bank and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Steven holds degrees in Business (Finance) and Laws (Honours) from the University of Technology, Sydney, and is a CFA Charter holder.

Aflac Global Investments

Aflac Global Investments is the investment management subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated, responsible for overseeing the company’s global investment portfolio. The firm manages a diversified portfolio across public and private asset classes, with a strong focus on fixed income, private credit, and alternative investments to support the long-term obligations of Aflac’s insurance businesses.

With a global investment platform spanning the United States, Japan, and other key markets, Aflac Global Investments combines deep credit expertise with a disciplined, risk-focused approach to portfolio construction. The team leverages long-standing relationships and in-house capabilities to source and manage investments that generate stable, risk-adjusted returns.

Aflac Incorporated is a leading provider of supplemental health and life insurance, serving millions of policyholders, particularly in Japan and the United States.