Leadership

Perennial Financial Services Appoints Betty Chin As Chief Growth Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Perennial Financial Services has appointed industry veteran Betty Chin as Chief Growth Officer as the firm advances its expansion strategy and continues building a platform focused on advisor success and client service. Chin joins the firm after fourteen years at Edward Jones, where she became one of the organization’s leading senior executives in experienced advisor recruiting.

White & Case Adds Arun Birla And Jiten Tank As Partners In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Global law firm White & Case has expanded its Global Tax Practice with the addition of Arun Birla and Jiten Tank as partners in London. The appointments strengthen the firm’s capabilities in advising international clients on complex tax and transactional matters.

Ruli.ai: $6 Million Raised And Michele Lee Added To Advisory Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Ruli.ai, a legal intelligence platform built by former Google and Meta technologists alongside experienced attorneys, announced it has raised $6 million in new seed funding, bringing its total capital raised to $8 million in just over one year. Album VC led the round with participation from SignalFire, PJC, Foothill Ventures, Mana, and Genius Ventures.

Dentons: Tomáš Kafka Named As Partner To Strengthen Prague Capital Markets Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has announced the addition of Tomáš Kafka as a partner in its Prague office, further expanding its Capital Markets practice effective as of November 1, 2025.

Eversheds Sutherland Enhances Transactional Risk Insurance Practice With Appointments Of Laura Marcelli And Matt Davies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Eversheds Sutherland has expanded its highly regarded transactional risk insurance (TRI) practice with the appointment of two senior lateral partners, corporate specialist Laura Marcelli and tax expert Matt Davies, both joining the firm’s London office from DLA Piper. The move reflects the global law firm’s ongoing strategy to deepen its expertise in complex deal protection and tax advisory services across major transaction markets.

Dentons: Jochem Calis Appointed As Partner For Amsterdam Tax Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has announced the addition of Jochem Calis as a Partner in its Amsterdam Tax practice. Calis brings over 15 years of experience in national and international tax advisory, with a particular emphasis on people tax services, including wage tax, personal income tax, social security and immigration. He joins from Grant Thornton, where he served as tax director of the Dutch global mobility services department.

Dentons: Chrys Carey Appointed As Partner In Washington, DC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Dentons has expanded its Capital Markets practice with the addition of Chrys Carey as a partner in Washington, DC. Carey brings over 20 years of experience advising a wide range of financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, hedge funds, and asset managers, on complex derivatives, swaps, foreign exchange, and hedging transactions, as well as related regulatory and compliance matters.

Eversheds Sutherland Expanding Global Platform With Partner Hires In Construction And International Arbitration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Eversheds Sutherland has bolstered its international practice with the appointment of two new partners, Ben Peecock and Anne-Marie Lacoste, marking another milestone in the firm’s continued global growth across advisory, disputes, and sector-focused practices. Both partners joined the firm on November 3, 2025.

DLA Piper: Viktor Sapezhnikov Named As Partner To Strengthen Corporate And M&A Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

DLA Piper has announced the continued expansion of its Corporate and M&A practices with the addition of Viktor Sapezhnikov as Partner. The move reinforces the firm’s ongoing commitment to growing its transactional capabilities across industries and geographies.

AuditBoard: Paaras Parker Named As Chief Human Resources Officer To Lead Global People Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

AuditBoard, an AI-based platform for connected risk management, has appointed Paaras Parker as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The Los Angeles-based company said the appointment reflects its continued focus on building an organization as it scales its global workforce and strengthens its leadership team amid rapid growth.

Qualys: Cybersecurity Executive Bradford Brooks Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Qualys, a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, has announced the appointment of Bradford L. Brooks to its Board of Directors. Brooks, who brings more than three decades of experience in technology leadership, will serve on the Board’s nominating and governance committee.

Atlanta University Center Consortium And Mastercard Launch National Data Challenge To Advance Inclusive Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Data Science Initiative (DSI) has partnered with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to launch the 2025 Mastercard Data Challenge, a nationwide competition aimed at empowering students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to harness data science for social impact.

ECI Capital Expands Investment Team With Appointment Of Ben Kirrage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

ECI Capital has announced the appointment of Ben Kirrage as Investment Manager, marking the firm’s second new addition to its investment team in as many months following the hire of Georgia Ling in September.

Flexpoint Ford: Chris Ackerman Named As CEO And Don Edwards Transitions To Executive Chairman Role

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Flexpoint Ford, a leading private investment manager specializing in financial services, announced that Managing Partner Chris Ackerman has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Founder Don Edwards, who has led the firm as CEO for the past two decades, will assume the role of Executive Chairman and remain with the firm full-time.

Hg: Steven Batchelor And Jean-Baptiste Brian Named As Co-CEOs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Hg, a leading investor in European and transatlantic software, services, and data businesses, announced an evolution in its leadership team with the appointment of Steven Batchelor and Jean-Baptiste (JB) Brian as Managing Partners and Co-Chief Executive Officers. The move signals the firm’s continued focus on long-term growth, client commitment, and its position as a transatlantic leader in software and workplace automation.

Nexa Equity Expanding Investment And Operating Team With Key Additions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Nexa Equity, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on partnering with high-growth vertical SaaS companies, announced the addition of three senior leaders to its investment and operating teams. The appointments come as the firm builds on its strong momentum following the close of Nexa Equity Fund II, an oversubscribed $390 million fund that brings its assets under management to more than $1 billion.

Landstar Strengthens Board With Appointments Of Barr Blanton and Melanie Housey Hart

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Landstar System, a leading technology-enabled and asset-light provider of integrated freight transportation solutions, announced the appointment of Barr Blanton and Melanie Housey Hart to its Board of Directors, adding two accomplished executives with deep expertise in technology, strategy, and financial management.

AE Industrial Partners: National Security Team Expanded With Two VP Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

AE Industrial Partners, a private investment firm specializing in sectors vital to national and economic security, has announced the appointment of two new Vice Presidents, Chris Aguemon and Bill Strobel, to its Washington, D.C. office. The hires mark a continued expansion of AE Industrial’s national security investment team as the firm deepens its presence in defense and technology markets.

Supreme Group: Olly Johnston Named As EVP For Driving Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Supreme Group, a Trinity Hunt Partners–backed platform specializing in healthcare and life sciences marketing and communications, has appointed Olly Johnston as Executive Vice President, Platform Growth & Transformation. The appointment reinforces the company’s focus on expanding its integrated capabilities and accelerating value creation for clients across the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Grant Thornton Stax: Chen Liu Named As Partner To Support Growth Across Technology And Education Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Grant Thornton Stax, a global strategy consulting firm and part of Grant Thornton Advisors, has appointed Chen Liu as Partner in its Chicago office. The move signals the firm’s continued expansion in advising private equity and corporate clients in the technology and education sectors.

DLA Piper Expanding Australian Tax Practice With Three Partner Hires And Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Global law firm DLA Piper has made a significant expansion to its Tax team in Australia with the appointment of three new partners and the addition of a five-member team. The move bolsters the firm’s capabilities across tax controversy, infrastructure, and international tax, reflecting its commitment to deepening expertise across key markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Simpson Thacher: Sam Saunders Named As Partner For Enhancing Banking And Credit Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has expanded its Banking and Credit Practice with the addition of Sam Saunders as Partner in New York. Saunders joins from Kirkland & Ellis, bringing extensive experience in energy and infrastructure development and financing.

Latham & Watkins: 96 Associates Promoted To Partner and Counsel Roles Worldwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Latham & Watkins announced the promotion of 96 lawyers across its global platform, elevating 40 associates to the partnership and 56 associates to the role of counsel, effective January 1, 2026. The announcement follows the election of 19 counsel to the partnership earlier this year. The class reflects the firm’s depth across transactional, regulatory, and disputes practices in major markets in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Criteo: Edouard Dinichert Named As Chief Customer Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Global commerce media platform Criteo has announced the appointment of Edouard Dinichert as Chief Customer Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Based in New York City, Dinichert will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Michael Komasinski and oversee global sales and operations for Criteo’s Performance Media business.

SilverSky: Bruce Wirt Named As Chief Commercial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

SilverSky, a leading cybersecurity company providing managed extended detection and response (MxDR) services, has announced the appointment of Bruce Wirt as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

SigmaSense: New Leadership Team Announced To Advance Growth In Physical AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

SigmaSense, a pioneer in semiconductor-based sensing technology, has appointed Peter Vancorenland as Chief Executive Officer and Alessandro Piovaccari as Senior Vice President of Engineering. The company also added industry veterans Tyson Tuttle and Dan Artusi to its board of managers.

QinetiQ US: Tracy Gee Named As Chief People Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

QinetiQ US has appointed Tracy Gee as Chief People Officer, adding more than three decades of human resources and organizational development expertise as the company continues to expand its presence across the defense and national security sectors.

Dentons Canada: David Cohen Named As Chief Transformation Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

Dentons Canada has named David Cohen as its first Chief Transformation Officer, a newly created leadership role designed to drive innovation and operational excellence across the firm. Cohen brings nearly two decades of experience in law firm management and consulting, specializing in legal technology, business transformation, and organizational strategy.

Willkie: Ryan Blaine Bennett Named As Chair of Restructuring Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has appointed Ryan Blaine Bennett, one of the nation’s leading restructuring attorneys, as Chair of its Restructuring Group. In his new role, Bennett will lead the firm’s growing restructuring platform, advising corporations, investors, and creditors on complex restructurings, liability management transactions, hybrid capital structures, and distressed acquisitions.

Dentons: Dublin TMT Practice Expanded With Appointment Of Partner David Kirton

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 29, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has appointed David Kirton as a partner in its Technology, Media, and Telecoms (TMT) practice in Dublin. Kirton, who is dual-qualified in Ireland and England & Wales, brings extensive experience advising multinational corporations and emerging companies on complex technology transactions, data protection, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.