Leadership

Halim Hong & Quek Appoints Former Malaysian Court Of Appeal Judge Mariana Hj Yahya As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ), a Malaysian law firm, has appointed Dato' Sri Mariana Hj Yahya, a former Judge of Malaysia's Court of Appeal, as a partner effective September 7, 2026. She brings more than four decades of judicial and legal experience, including 18 years serving on Malaysia's superior court bench. Her appointment strengthens the firm's capabilities in appellate advocacy, complex litigation, judicial review, public law, and dispute resolution.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Appoints Swathy Ramanath As Partner In Infrastructure And Energy Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has appointed Swathy Ramanath as a partner in its Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance practice in Bengaluru. Ramanath brings 15 years of experience advising on major infrastructure, energy, project financing, and corporate transactions. She joins the firm from Khaitan & Co., where she previously served as a partner.

Vinson & Elkins Hires Loren Finegold And Ed Comber To Lead Structured Finance And Securitization Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Vinson & Elkins has appointed Loren Finegold and Ed Comber as partners in its Structured Finance and Securitization practice in New York, with Finegold assuming leadership of the practice. Both attorneys join from Latham & Watkins, where Finegold served as Global Vice Chair of Structured Finance. Their appointments strengthen Vinson & Elkins' capabilities in energy, infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and specialized asset-backed financing transactions.

Ropes & Gray Hires Edward Downer As Restructuring Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Ropes & Gray has appointed Edward Downer as a restructuring partner in London, expanding its capabilities in complex cross-border restructurings, liability management transactions, and insolvency proceedings. His arrival strengthens the firm's transatlantic restructuring practice as European companies face changing credit conditions and increasingly complex financing arrangements.

ING Expands UK Sector Banking Team With Six Appointments Across Financial Services And Other Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

ING has expanded its UK sector banking team with six appointments across financial sponsors, insurance, transportation and logistics, food and agribusiness, and multinational corporate coverage. The expanded team, led by Aled Patchett, is intended to provide corporate and institutional clients with additional industry expertise and improved access to ING's international financing capabilities.

Stonegate Capital Appoints Peter Warnes As Chief Investment Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Stonegate Capital has appointed Peter Warnes as Chief Investment Officer, bringing more than 30 years of global capital markets experience across institutional investing, family offices, and private wealth management. Warnes will oversee the firm's investment strategy, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk management, manager selection, and investment due diligence across public and private markets.

AMP Super Appoints Minh Tran General Manager Of Business Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

AMP has appointed Minh Tran as General Manager of Business Development, expanding its focus on employer relationships, strategic partnerships, and institutional business growth in Australia's superannuation market. Tran will report to Richard Millington, Director of Employer and Adviser Partnerships, and is scheduled to begin his new role on November 9, 2026.

55ip Appoints Michael Camp Chief Client Officer As Assets Under Supervision Exceed $140 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

55ip, a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has appointed Michael Camp as Chief Client Officer as the financial technology company continues expanding its tax-smart investment platform. Based in Boston, Camp will lead the company's client business and help shape its strategic priorities, reporting directly to Gautam Sachdev, CEO of 55ip. His appointment follows substantial growth at the company, with assets under supervision (AUS) increasing from $317 million in March 2020 to more than $140 billion as of July 2026.

Sightbridge Capital Partners Appoints Katie Peterson And Nick Brakovich Managing Directors Of Private Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Sightbridge Capital Partners, a Santa Monica-based investment platform, has appointed Katie Peterson and Nick Brakovich as Managing Directors of Private Wealth. The appointments bring 34 years of combined experience in alternative investment distribution and due diligence to the company as it prepares to launch its first investment programs. Sightbridge partners with institutional real estate operators to bring tax-advantaged real estate investment opportunities to the U.S. private wealth market.

Capitolis Appoints Former Citi Executive Jon Gizzie As Head Of Financial Resource Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Capitolis, a New York-based financial technology company, has appointed Jon Gizzie as Head of Financial Resource Management. Gizzie brings more than 30 years of experience in capital optimization, liquidity management, balance sheet strategy, derivatives, and financial services. He will report to Okan Pekin, President of Capitolis, and lead the expansion of solutions designed to help banks and institutional investors manage financing, capital, and liquidity requirements.

Grafine Partners Appoints Suzanne Flannery As Managing Director And Head Of Strategic Initiatives

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Grafine Partners, a New York-based principal investment firm, has appointed Suzanne Flannery as Managing Director and Head of Strategic Initiatives, a newly created position designed to support the firm's continued growth. Flannery brings more than 20 years of experience in alternative investments, business strategy, and institutional asset management. She will work across Grafine's investment, capital formation, and operations teams as the firm expands its direct investment activities and institutional investor relationships.

Academy Asset Management Hires Former Amazon Investment Head Nate Neibauer As Client Portfolio Manager

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Academy Asset Management, a veteran-owned institutional investment manager affiliated with Academy Securities, has appointed Nate Neibauer as Client Portfolio Manager. Neibauer joins from Amazon, where he served as Head of Investments and managed more than $100 billion in investment strategies. His appointment expands Academy's institutional portfolio management and client advisory capabilities as the firm continues developing its fixed-income investment platform.

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust Appoints Anthony Paula As CFO And Treasurer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust has appointed Anthony Paula as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective October 1, 2026. Paula succeeds Tiffany Sy, who will resign effective September 30. The company stated that Sy's departure was not the result of any disagreement with Industrial Logistics Properties Trust or its manager, The RMR Group.

CVRx Appoints John Landry As CFO To Support Barostim Commercial Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

CVRx, a medical device company developing neuromodulation therapies for cardiovascular diseases, has appointed John Landry as Chief Financial Officer. Landry will join the company on October 12, 2026, and formally assume the CFO position the day after CVRx files its third-quarter Form 10-Q. He succeeds Jared Oasheim, whose previously announced resignation will include a transition period.

Travere Therapeutics Names Bradley Campbell As CEO As Eric Dube Announces Planned Departure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Travere Therapeutics has announced that Bradley L. Campbell will become President and Chief Executive Officer on December 1, 2026, succeeding Eric Dube, Ph.D., who has decided to step down after nearly eight years leading the company. Campbell, the former President and CEO of Amicus Therapeutics, will also join Travere's Board of Directors. Dube will remain CEO until the transition and serve as an executive advisor through February 15, 2027.

Mayer Brown Hires Former Senior DOJ Prosecutor Albert Stieglitz As Partner In Washington, D.C.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Mayer Brown has expanded its Global Investigations & White Collar Defense practice with the appointment of Albert "BJ" Stieglitz as a partner in Washington, D.C. Stieglitz joins the firm from Alston & Bird, bringing nearly 13 years of experience at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), including senior leadership positions in the Criminal Division's Fraud Section. His appointment strengthens Mayer Brown's capabilities in domestic and international investigations, government enforcement defense, and corporate compliance.

.406 Ventures Marks 20 Years With 100th Investment In Teal Health And Promotion Of Kathryn Taylor Reddy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

.406 Ventures, a Boston-based early-stage venture capital firm, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with its 100th portfolio investment in Teal Health and the promotion of Kathryn Taylor Reddy from Principal to Partner. The firm has raised more than $1.3 billion across five core funds and three opportunity funds over the past two decades, investing in healthcare, data and artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity companies. Its portfolio includes six companies that have achieved unicorn status, while more than 30% of its investments have involved repeat founders or executives previously backed by the firm.

Cypherpunk Technologies Appoints Amanda Fabiano To Board Of Directors As Zcash Mining Operations Expand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Cypherpunk Technologies, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based privacy technology company, has appointed Amanda Fabiano to its Board of Directors. Fabiano brings extensive experience in digital asset mining, infrastructure development, and public company governance, including senior leadership roles at Nakamoto, TeraWulf, Galaxy, and Fidelity. Her appointment follows the launch of Cypherpunk Mining, which has deployed approximately 4.2 GSol/s of Zcash mining capacity across the United States.

THINK Surgical Appoints Rick McDowell As Vice President Of Sales

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

THINK Surgical, a developer of orthopedic surgical robots, has appointed Rick McDowell as Vice President of Sales. McDowell brings more than 20 years of experience in medical device commercialization, clinical strategy, and capital sales, including extensive leadership experience in surgical robotics. He will report to Chris Marrus, Executive Vice President, and lead the company's national sales organization as THINK Surgical expands its commercial operations.

Paul Weiss Expands Private Equity Practice With Christopher Machera And Five Additional Lawyers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has announced the expansion of its private equity practice with the addition of a six-lawyer transactional team led by Christopher Machera. Machera has joined the firm's Private Equity M&A Group within its Corporate Department as a partner in New York, while Timothy Burns, Noah Beck, Amanda Rotkel, Andrew Lawson, and Dylan Hans are expected to join in the coming weeks.

Paul Weiss Hires Deidre Kalenderian As Executive Compensation Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has announced that Deidre Kalenderian has joined the firm as a partner in its Executive Compensation Department in New York. Kalenderian, who previously served as a partner at Paul Hastings, advises private equity sponsors and companies on executive compensation and employee benefits matters associated with complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and initial public offerings.

AttackIQ Names Former DISA CTO Dave Mihelcic As Federal Field CTO To Lead AI-Powered Cyber Defense Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

AttackIQ has appointed former Defense Information Systems Agency Chief Technology Officer Dave Mihelcic as Field Chief Technology Officer - Federal, adding a veteran government technology leader as the cybersecurity company expands its threat-informed Continuous Threat Exposure Management capabilities across federal agencies.

Owl Ventures Welcomes NBA Legend Chris Paul As Venture Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2026

Owl Ventures, the world's largest venture capital firm focused on education and workforce innovation, has announced that NBA legend, entrepreneur, and investor Chris Paul has joined the firm as Venture Partner. Paul served eight years as president of the National Basketball Players Association, representing players through major business, labor, and organizational issues during a transformative period for the league.

Notable Names Dr. Nicholas Desai As Chief Medical Officer To Drive Enterprise AI Adoption

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 21, 2026

Notable has appointed Dr. Nicholas Desai as Chief Medical Officer, bringing in a former Houston Methodist technology and hospital operations executive to help health systems translate AI deployments into measurable improvements in capacity, patient access and workforce productivity.

Mayer Brown Adds Scott Ashton And Brian Bates To Expand Cross-Border Capital Markets Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 21, 2026

Mayer Brown has added Scott Ashton as a partner and Brian Bates as senior counsel in London, strengthening the global law firm's capital markets practice with two lawyers who have advised on a significant share of recent cross-border U.S. private placement debt issuance.

Travers Smith Adds Andy Moody As Dispute Resolution Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 21, 2026

Travers Smith has hired Andy Moody as a partner in its Dispute Resolution practice, adding an international arbitration specialist who previously served as Global Chair of International Arbitration and London Head of Dispute Resolution at Baker McKenzie.

Winston Taylor Adds Zila Acosta-Grimes As New York Partner To Expand Digital Assets And Financial Regulation Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 21, 2026

Winston Taylor has added Zila Acosta-Grimes as a partner in New York, expanding the law firm's capabilities across financial regulation, digital assets, banking, payments, financial crimes compliance and fintech.

GCEX Names Alya Marrakchi As Managing Director Of Dubai Digital Assets Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 21, 2026

GC Exchange FZE has appointed Alya Marrakchi as Managing Director following approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, elevating an executive who has helped expand the company's institutional client base across the UAE and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council region.

ASX Names Keir Barnes As CFO And Adds Mark Peterson And Elaine Vaisanen To Executive Leadership Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 21, 2026

ASX has appointed Keir Barnes as Chief Financial Officer while naming former NZX CEO Mark Peterson Managing Director of Clearing and Settlement and J.P. Morgan veteran Elaine Vaisanen Chief Operating Officer as part of the Australian exchange operator's transformation and renewal program.

Arcana Names Former Goldman Sachs Executive Rhys Williams As Head Of EMEA As Platform Serves $20 Trillion In Institutional Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 21, 2026

Arcana has appointed former Goldman Sachs executive Rhys Williams as Head of EMEA, adding an experienced institutional markets leader as the portfolio intelligence company expands with hedge funds and asset managers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.