Leadership

Ashurst: Senior Capital Markets Partner Jonathan Parry Rejoins Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Global law firm Ashurst has announced the appointment of Jonathan Parry as a senior capital markets partner, marking his return to the firm after nearly a decade. Parry rejoins Ashurst from White & Case, where he had been a key figure in its capital markets practice, and will bolster the firm’s corporate team in London.

Latham: Sarah Lightdale Rejoins Firm As Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that Sarah Lightdale has rejoined the firm as a partner in its New York office, strengthening its securities and M&A litigation practice.

Sidley Austin Adds Scott Bennett As Senior Capital Markets Partner In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Sidley Austin has added a senior capital markets partner in New York, hiring Scott Bennett from Cravath, Swaine & Moore as it continues to expand its bench in high-growth and technology-focused practices.

Kirkland Expands Government Contracts Practice With Addition Of Brad Jorgensen And Andrew Current

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that it has expanded its government contracts practice group with the addition of a partner and an associate from DLA Piper, strengthening its capabilities across mergers and acquisitions, compliance counseling, and disputes involving government contractors.

Latham & Watkins Expands Data Center Practice With Hiring Of Kaila Sergent

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Latham & Watkins has expanded its global real estate practice and interdisciplinary data center team with the addition of Kaila Sergent as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

Ropes & Gray: Senior DOJ Leader Maya Song Added As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Ropes & Gray announced that Maya Song has joined the firm as a partner in its data, privacy & cybersecurity practice, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities in regulatory enforcement, cybersecurity, and white-collar matters.

H.I.G. Capital: Brian Schwartz Appointed Chief Executive Officer As Leadership Transition Advances

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

H.I.G. Capital has appointed Brian Schwartz as Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition for the global alternative investment firm as it positions for its next phase of growth.

Anthropic Hires Microsoft Executive Eric Boyd To Lead AI Infrastructure Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Anthropic has hired senior executive Eric Boyd from Microsoft to lead its infrastructure efforts, as the artificial intelligence company scales capacity to meet surging demand for its products.

Rally Ventures: Liz Benz Joins As Operating Partner To Drive AI-Focused Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Rally Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on business technology, announced that Liz Benz has joined the firm full-time as an Operating Partner. Benz, who previously served as a Rally Technology Partner, brings extensive experience in sales leadership, revenue strategy, and business development, most recently as Chief Sales Officer at Jamf.

Alphy Expands Board As HarmCheck Gains Traction In Financial And Legal Sectors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2026

Alphy, the company behind HarmCheck, announced that Monica Alvarez-Mitchell and Dan Skaff have joined its board of directors, signaling continued momentum for the artificial intelligence company as it scales across financial services, legal, and other highly regulated industries.

U.S. SEC: David Woodcock Appointed Director Of Division Of Enforcement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2026

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that David Woodcock has been appointed Director of the Division of Enforcement, with the role set to become effective May 4, 2026. He will succeed Sam Waldon, who will continue serving as Acting Director until that date.

Code Ninjas: Appoints Tyler Semerdjian As Chief Marketing Officer To Drive Global Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2026

Code Ninjas has appointed Tyler Semerdjian as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing a seasoned growth leader with more than 15 years of experience across direct-to-consumer, marketplace, sports, and private equity-backed businesses.

Ascensus: Dan Morrison Named President Of Retirement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2026

Ascensus announced that Dan Morrison has been appointed President of Retirement, joining the company’s executive team and reporting to CEO Nick Good.

Perigon: Rory T. Shusted Named As Chief People Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2026

Perigon Wealth Management announced the appointment of Rory T. Shusted as Chief People Officer, marking a key step in the firm’s strategic leadership expansion as it continues to scale its business and invest in organizational culture.

Kirkland & Ellis: Stephanie Haas Joins As Private Equity And M&A Partner In Philadelphia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Stephanie Haas has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Practice Group, marking a key step in the firm’s continued expansion in Philadelphia. Haas becomes the first transactional partner in the office, which opened in early 2025, as the firm builds out a full-service presence in the market.

Sagent Behavioral Health: Shawna Gisch Appointed CEO To Lead Next Phase Of Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Sagent Behavioral Health announced the appointment of Shawna Gisch as Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Mark Peterson, who will remain on the company’s Board of Directors.

Pella Corporation Appoints Taylor Hougland As EVP & Group President, Business Units

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Pella Corporation announced the appointment of Taylor Hougland as Executive Vice President & Group President, Business Units, effective April 6, 2026. He will report directly to Emily Videtto.

Tapestry Appoints Pinterest CTO Matt Madrigal To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Tapestry announced that Matt Madrigal, Chief Technology Officer of Pinterest, Inc., has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective immediately, according to an official company announcement. The appointment expands the board to eleven members, including ten independent directors.

Veseris Names John Smith As President Of The Tessman & Lynde Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Veseris announced the appointment of John Smith as President of The Tessman & Lynde Companies, marking a leadership transition as longtime executive Terry Reiten prepares to retire after 24 years.

Betterware De México Appoints Raúl Del Villar As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V., operating as BeFra, announced the appointment of Raúl del Villar as chief financial officer, effective immediately, as the direct-to-consumer company continues to expand its global footprint across Mexico and the United States.

Integer Holdings: Medical Device CDMO Announces Board Leadership Transition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Integer Holdings announced that Pamela G. Bailey will not stand for re-election as independent Chair of the Board at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for May 20, 2026. Following the meeting, the Board intends to appoint current director Donald J. Spence as independent Chair.

Leadership

Ashurst: Senior Capital Markets Partner Jonathan Parry Rejoins Firm

Latham: Sarah Lightdale Rejoins Firm As Partner In New York

Sidley Austin Adds Scott Bennett As Senior Capital Markets Partner In NY

Kirkland Expands Government Contracts Practice With Addition Of Brad Jorgensen And Andrew Current

Latham & Watkins Expands Data Center Practice With Hiring Of Kaila Sergent

Ropes & Gray: Senior DOJ Leader Maya Song Added As Partner

H.I.G. Capital: Brian Schwartz Appointed Chief Executive Officer As Leadership Transition Advances

Anthropic Hires Microsoft Executive Eric Boyd To Lead AI Infrastructure Expansion

Rally Ventures: Liz Benz Joins As Operating Partner To Drive AI-Focused Growth

Alphy Expands Board As HarmCheck Gains Traction In Financial And Legal Sectors

U.S. SEC: David Woodcock Appointed Director Of Division Of Enforcement

Code Ninjas: Appoints Tyler Semerdjian As Chief Marketing Officer To Drive Global Growth

Ascensus: Dan Morrison Named President Of Retirement

Perigon: Rory T. Shusted Named As Chief People Officer

Kirkland & Ellis: Stephanie Haas Joins As Private Equity And M&A Partner In Philadelphia

Sagent Behavioral Health: Shawna Gisch Appointed CEO To Lead Next Phase Of Growth

Pella Corporation Appoints Taylor Hougland As EVP & Group President, Business Units

Tapestry Appoints Pinterest CTO Matt Madrigal To Board Of Directors

Veseris Names John Smith As President Of The Tessman & Lynde Companies

Betterware De México Appoints Raúl Del Villar As Chief Financial Officer

Integer Holdings: Medical Device CDMO Announces Board Leadership Transition

Krispy Kreme Board Adds Two Independent Directors, Sets CFO Compensation Terms

Avicanna: Board Changes With Michael Kott Appointment Following Director Resignation

Mawson Infrastructure Group: Governance Overhaul Adds Five Directors In Cooperation Agreement

Exponent Appoints John Pye As President And Eric Anderson As CFO

APP Jet Center: Eric Hietala Appointed Chief Operating Officer To Lead FBO Operations And Expansion

Nerdy Inc. Appoints Atul Bagga As New Chief Financial Officer Amid Growth Push

Oracle: Hilary Maxson Appointed As Chief Financial Officer Amid Cloud And AI Expansion

VeraData Appoints Omri Goldshtrom As SVP Of Product And Innovation To Advance AI-Driven Donor Science

Simpson Thacher: Singapore Office Launch To Expand Asia Private Equity And Funds Capabilities