Leadership

Latham Adds Private Equity Partner Patrick Hennessy In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Latham & Watkins has added Patrick Hennessy as a partner in its London Real Estate Practice, strengthening the firm's capabilities at the intersection of real estate and private equity.

Vivo Capital Appoints Neetesh Kumar Managing Partner To Co-Lead U.S. Healthcare Private Equity And Establish New York Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Vivo Capital has appointed Neetesh Kumar as Managing Partner as the approximately $7 billion healthcare investment firm expands its U.S. buyout and private equity strategy and establishes a presence in New York.

Vance Street Capital Names Katherine Dowley Head Of Investor Relations As Private Equity Firm Expands Institutional Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Vance Street Capital has appointed Katherine "Kate" Dowley as Head of Investor Relations as the middle-market private equity firm continues expanding its institutional capabilities following more than $2 billion of total capital raised.

Permira Appoints Former Microsoft Developer Division President Julia Liuson Senior Adviser To Accelerate AI Across Technology Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Permira has appointed former Microsoft Developer Division President Julia Liuson as a Senior Adviser to its Technology team, adding more than three decades of software, developer tools, cloud and artificial intelligence experience as the investment firm pushes its portfolio companies toward AI-native operating models.

Quorum Appoints AI Executive Bob Ghafouri To Board As Public Affairs Platform Accelerates Agentic AI Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Quorum has appointed Bob Ghafouri to its Board of Directors as the AI-powered public affairs software company accelerates development of agentic AI capabilities for government affairs teams. Ghafouri brings more than 25 years of experience developing and scaling digital and AI businesses.

Zurich Names Alex Wells U.S. CEO After Leading Double-Digit Growth In Middle Market Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Zurich has selected Alex Wells as CEO of Zurich U.S., promoting the veteran commercial insurance executive after he helped generate double-digit growth in the insurer's Middle Market business. Wells takes over following the departure of Sierra Signorelli and will lead Zurich's U.S. operations effective immediately, subject to customary approvals.

IGT Appoints Adam Chibib CFO To Drive Gaming, Digital And FinTech Transformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

IGT has appointed Adam Chibib as Chief Financial Officer as the gaming and financial technology company focuses on operating discipline, portfolio performance and stronger cash flow generation. Chibib will become CFO on November 1, 2026, subject to required regulatory approvals.

Kamino Names Yieldstreet Co-Founder Michael Weisz CEO And Establishes New York Headquarters For U.S. Institutional Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Kamino has named Yieldstreet co-founder Michael Weisz as CEO and is establishing a New York presence as the Solana-based credit platform expands from decentralized lending into broader institutional financial-market infrastructure.

Sullivan & Cromwell Adds Hamed Meshki, Luke Guerra, Guirgis Nasief And Michael Chung To Expand Global Private Equity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Sullivan & Cromwell has recruited four private equity M&A partners, Hamed Meshki, Luke Guerra, Guirgis Nasief and Y. Michael Chung, as the firm accelerates the expansion of its U.S. and global private equity practice.

Orrick Names Former Paul Hastings COO Chris Davis As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Orrick has appointed Chris Davis as Chief Financial Officer, adding an executive with senior financial and operational experience at Paul Hastings, Goodwin, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Perella Weinberg Partners.

Hunter Point Capital Appoints Bill Sonneborn As President And COO And Michael Arpey Named As Vice Chairman

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Hunter Point Capital has appointed William "Bill" Sonneborn as President and Chief Operating Officer as the alternative asset management investment firm scales beyond $10 billion in assets under management. Michael Arpey has also been promoted to Vice Chairman.

Orrick Names Global Atlantic CTO Padma Elmgart As Chief Technology Officer To Expand AI, Data And Digital Transformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Orrick has appointed Padma Elmgart as Chief Technology Officer as the global law firm expands its use of artificial intelligence, data and digital technology across client services and internal operations.

Sterlington Adds Kevin Collins As Litigation Partner Following $80 Million California Wildfire Settlement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Sterlington has added Kevin Collins as a partner in its Litigation practice following his role as lead counsel in securing an $80 million wildfire-related settlement for a California public entity.

Choreo Appoints Kelly O’Donnell As Chief People And Transformation Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Choreo has appointed Kelly O’Donnell as Chief People and Transformation Officer, creating a new executive position focused on people strategy, communications, acquisition integration and enterprise transformation as the tax-smart wealth management firm continues to expand.

North American Construction Group Appoints Brad Rogers As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

North American Construction Group has appointed Brad Rogers as President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2026, selecting an executive with more than 30 years of experience across mining, industrial services, engineering, infrastructure and corporate finance.

FatPipe Appoints Former J.P. Morgan Technology Banker Kanishka Ragula As CFO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

FatPipe has appointed Kanishka Ragula as Chief Financial Officer as the networking and cybersecurity technology company pursues organic expansion while evaluating acquisitions and other strategic opportunities.

Johnson Winter Slattery Opens New York Office To Support U.S. Investment Into Australia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery has opened a representative office in New York as the independent Australian law firm expands its support for U.S. corporations, private capital investors and advisers deploying capital into Australia.

Live Video Technology Provider EVS Appoints Christophe Piron As CFO To Support Next Phase Of Profitable Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

EVS has appointed Christophe Piron as Chief Financial Officer on a permanent basis after he served as interim CFO since May 2026.

Tabreed Appoints Dr. Yousif Al Hammadi As CEO After 12 Years With Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Tabreed has appointed Dr Yousif Al Hammadi as Chief Executive Officer, elevating a longtime company executive who has spent 12 years across projects, business development, asset management and senior leadership at the district cooling provider.

Wisp Reaches 2 Million Patients, Names Keira Krausz As CEO, And Expands Women’s Healthcare Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Wisp has reached 2 million patients nationwide and appointed Keira Krausz as Chief Executive Officer as the women’s telehealth company expands beyond sexual and reproductive health into fertility, diagnostics, menopause and other areas of women’s healthcare.

Cravath Hiring Michael Aiello, Matthew Gilroy, Eoghan Keenan, Amanda Fenster, Michelle Sargent And Megan Pendleton From Weil For M&A Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 15, 2026

Cravath, Swaine & Moore is adding prominent New York dealmaker Michael Aiello and five other mergers and acquisitions partners from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, significantly expanding its transactional practice with one of Weil's most senior corporate teams, according to Reuters.

Stirlingshire Investments Appoints Former LPL Financial CEO Dan Arnold As Executive Chairman

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Stirlingshire Investments has appointed former LPL Financial President and CEO Dan Arnold as Executive Chairman of the Board. Arnold will take an active leadership role and work directly with Stirlingshire's founder and CEO, Steven Woods, and the company's executive team.

Goldman Sachs Opens New Engineering Office In Bellevue For AI And Cloud Transformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Goldman Sachs has opened a new engineering office in Bellevue, Washington, expanding its technology footprint in the Pacific Northwest and creating dedicated space for teams focused on artificial intelligence and cloud transformation.

The Vistria Group Names Jeff Hawkins As Head Of Portfolio Resources Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

The Vistria Group has appointed Jeff Hawkins as Head of its Portfolio Resources Group, adding an experienced operating and transformation executive to the private investment firm's portfolio value creation organization.

Dentons Canada Appoints Tim Haney To Second Term As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Dentons has appointed Tim B. Haney to a second term as Chief Executive Officer of Dentons Canada, extending his leadership of the firm's Canadian operations as it continues investing in growth, technology and cross-border capabilities. Haney's second term will become effective February 1, 2027.

HUGO BOSS Supervisory Board Chairman Stephan Sturm To Step Down

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

HUGO BOSS Supervisory Board Chairman Stephan Sturm will step down from the company's Supervisory Board effective October 15, 2026. The decision follows discussions related to recent changes in HUGO BOSS' shareholder structure.

Amazon Appoints Cybersecurity Expert Kevin Mandia To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Amazon has elected cybersecurity executive and investor Kevin Mandia to its Board of Directors, adding more than 30 years of cybersecurity experience to the company's board.

Cornerstone Building Brands Appoints Matthew Garth As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Cornerstone Building Brands has appointed Matthew E. Garth as Chief Financial Officer. Garth will oversee the company's finance and information technology organizations while working across the business on operational performance, strategic execution and value creation.

Steelcase Appoints Irene Tasi As President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Steelcase has appointed Irene Tasi as President, bringing an executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience to the workplace furnishings and design company.

Health Catalyst Appoints Simeon Kohl As CEO And President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 14, 2026

Health Catalyst has appointed Simeon Kohl as Chief Executive Officer and President and elected him to the company's Board of Directors, effective September 14, 2026. Kohl succeeds Ben Albert, who will transition to Chief Business Officer and step down from Health Catalyst's board effective September 13.