Leadership

Lazard Hires Geoffrey Porges to Healthcare Advisory Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Lazard has announced that Dr. Geoffrey Porges has joined the firm as a Managing Director within its Healthcare Advisory Group, where he will advise on transactions across the diversified biopharmaceutical sector. This appointment brings a seasoned leader with more than three decades of experience in advisory, executive, and investment roles to the firm, further strengthening Lazard’s expertise in healthcare.

Wesleyan Impact Partners: Rich Coffey Named As Director Of Impact Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

Wesleyan Impact Partners has named Rich Coffey as its new director of investor relations and impact growth. Coffey brings more than 20 years of experience in organizational growth, business strategy, operations, and financial management. In his new role, he will help advance Wesleyan Impact Partners’ and the Texas Methodist Foundation’s mission of empowering the church through a cycle of generosity that provides competitive returns to investors while funding loans, gift planning services, and leadership development programs for churches and nonprofit ministries.

State Street: Brian Porter Elected To Board of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

State Street has announced that Brian Porter has been elected to its Board of Directors. Porter brings more than four decades of experience in banking and institutional client services, with expertise spanning international banking, risk management, corporate banking, and capital markets.

Accordion Expands European Presence with Senior Leadership Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Accordion, a financial consulting firm that utilizes AI and data to help private equity-backed companies create value, has appointed three senior executives to lead its European operations. The new leadership team—Paul Reading, Andy Burgess, and Steve Jones—brings extensive experience as CFOs, operating partners, and finance leaders. Their backgrounds ensure that clients work with advisors who understand the real-world challenges of delivering results in private equity environments.

Northern Trust Asset Management: Anwiti Bahuguna Named As Global Co-Chief Investment Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Northern Trust Asset Management, a major global investment firm managing $1.3 trillion in assets, has appointed Anwiti Bahuguna, Ph.D., as its new global co-chief investment officer. She will work alongside Christian Roth, CFA, who currently holds the same title. Bahuguna steps into the role following the promotion of Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., who was recently named president of the firm.

Summit Park: Charlie Griffin Joins As Principal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2025

Summit Park has announced that Charlie Griffin has joined the firm as a Principal. In this role, Griffin will be responsible for identifying new investment opportunities, analyzing potential deals, and assisting in structuring those investments. He will also contribute to the firm’s broader strategic efforts and work closely with portfolio companies to support their growth and performance.