Leadership

bp: Albert Manifold Named As Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 21, 2025

British Petroleum (BP) has announced the appointment of Albert Manifold as the new chair of the company, succeeding Helge Lund. Manifold will officially join the BP board as a non-executive director and chair-elect on September 1st, with plans to transition into the role of chair on October 1st. At that point, Helge Lund will conclude his tenure as chair and director of the BP board, marking the end of an era for the company.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management: Samuel Green Named As Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 21, 2025

Samuel Green has recently been appointed as the Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM). In his new position, based in Sydney, he will oversee the firm's real estate investments across Australia. This role involves steering the strategic direction and fostering the growth of Goldman Sachs Alternatives' equity and credit real estate platform in the region.

Seward & Kissel: Jacob Comer Joins As Partner In Investment Management Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 21, 2025

Seward & Kissel has announced that Jacob Comer has joined as a partner in its Investment Management group, with a focus on venture capital formation and transactions. He brings extensive experience in fund formation, cross-border fundraising, and deal structuring.

Nordstrom: Kelly Dilts Named As Chief Financial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Nordstrom has announced the appointment of Kelly Dilts as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 29. Dilts joins Nordstrom from Dollar General, where she has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2023. In this role, Dilts will oversee all core financial functions, as well as real estate, store development, and strategic sourcing.

Franklin Templeton: Rich Nuzum Named As Head of OCIO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Franklin Templeton announced that Rich Nuzum, former Executive Director of Investments at Mercer, has joined Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS) as Head of OCIO. Nuzum will be based in New York and report directly to Adam Petryk, Head of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions.

Clifford Chance Expands International Construction Group In Australia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Global law firm Clifford Chance has expanded its International Construction Group by launching a dedicated transactional Construction team in Australia, led by newly appointed Counsel Katie Joukadjian.

Appian: David Crozier Named As Chief Marketing Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 19, 2025

Appian has officially announced the appointment of David Crozier to the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective July 21, 2025. In this pivotal position, Crozier will report directly to Appian’s Chief Executive Officer, Matt Calkins, marking a new era for the company’s marketing strategy.

AE Industrial Partners: Oscar Torres Named As Operating Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Private equity firm AE Industrial Partners (AEI) has appointed Oscar Torres as an Operating Partner. Torres most recently served as President and CEO of Kellstrom Aerospace, a former AEI portfolio company sold to VSE Corporation in December 2024.

Evalla Advisors: Veersen Ghatge And Robert Pickering Join Senior Leadership Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 18, 2025

Evalla Advisors, an investment bank focused on the marketing and technology services sectors, has appointed Veersen Ghatge as Managing Director and Robert Pickering as Senior Operating Advisor.

Latham: Ross Allardice Joins As Private Equity Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Latham & Watkins has announced that Ross Allardice will join its London office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice. He has extensive experience advising private equity firms and financial sponsors on complex cross-border transactions, including acquisitions and leveraged buyouts.

Proskauer: Stefan Paulovic Named Hired For New York Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 17, 2025

Proskauer has welcomed GP Solutions partner Stefan Paulovic to its New York office. Paulovic is a leading advisor in the GP solutions space, bringing extensive expertise in GP stakes and complex asset management transactions.

Dentons: Tamara Sims Named As New National Head Of Pro Bono Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Dentons has appointed Tamara Sims as the National Head of Pro Bono Partner, enhancing its commitment to community and pro bono work.

Foley: Tax Capabilities Expanded With Addition Of Partner David Morris

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Foley & Lardner has expanded its tax capabilities by adding David Morris as a partner in its Salt Lake City office. Previously with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Morris advised private equity sponsors and corporate clients on various complex transactional tax matters, bringing over a decade of experience in domestic and cross-border tax issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Paul Hastings: Corey Wright And Lisa Collier Join As Partners In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Paul Hastings has announced that finance attorneys Corey Wright and Lisa Collier have joined its New York office as partners, supporting the firm’s Global Finance platform.

Hightower: Scott Hadley Named As New Chief Advisory Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 16, 2025

Hightower Advisors, a national wealth management firm, has appointed Scott Hadley to the newly created position of Chief Advisory Officer. In this role, Hadley will be responsible for enhancing Hightower's engagement and support for its expanding network of advisors. This move underscores Hightower's ongoing commitment to fostering growth and providing robust resources for advisors.

Weil: David Markman Joins Firm As ESM Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced that well-known entertainment, sports, and media (ESM) lawyer David Markman has joined as a partner in the firm’s Technology & IP Transactions practice in Los Angeles.

Dentons: Tamara Sims Named As National Head of Pro Bono Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2025

Dentons has announced its strengthened dedication to community service and pro bono efforts by appointing Tamara Sims as the National Head of Pro Bono Partner. With over 20 years in legal practice, Sims specializes in supporting marginalized and disadvantaged groups to promote access to justice.

Baker McKenzie: Hamish McCormack Named As Partner In Melbourne

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2025

Baker McKenzie announced that Hamish McCormack has joined Baker McKenzie as a partner in Melbourne, specialising in leveraged finance and special situations/liability management arrangements in the context of large-scale, complex financing transactions (particularly cross-border deals). Hamish spent much of his career working for leading law firms in the US, before returning to Australia.

Proskauer: Sarah Stasny Named As Partner And Head Of Private Equity Transactions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2025

Proskauer recently announced the addition of nationally renowned private equity M&A lawyer Sarah Stasny. Stasny is joining the firm as Head of Private Equity Transactions – US, enhancing the strength and depth to the firm’s market-leading private capital offering.

White & Case: Stephen Culhane And Henry Birch Named As Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2025

Global law firm White & Case announced it has added a couple of new partners to the firm. The Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice and Global Investment Funds Practice expanded with the addition of Stephen Culhane as a partner in New York and Henry Birch as a partner in London.

Dentons: Joshua Davis Joins Litigation Practice In Washington, DC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2025

Dentons announced that Josh Davis has joined the Firm’s Litigation practice as a partner in its Washington, DC, office. And Davis brings significant experience in complex commercial litigation and government investigations, with a particular focus on clients in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.

Dentons: Erwin Simons Named As Brussels-Based Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 6, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its Corporate and M&A practice in Brussels by recruiting partner Erwin Simons. In this position, he will collaborate closely with Laurens Engelen, who was promoted to partner in 2023, to support clients' transactions and further develop the Corporate and M&A team in Belgium.

Latham: Zach Podolsky Hired As Partner In M&A And Private Equity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 3, 2025

Latham & Watkins announced that Zachary Podolsky has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice.

Kirkland: Carolyn Vardi Joins As Partner In Corporate Practice Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 24, 2025

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Carolyn Vardi has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group.

White & Case: Alberto Sepúlveda Named As Partner In Mexico City

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 23, 2025

Global law firm White & Case announced the expansion of its Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice with the addition of Alberto Sepúlveda as a partner.

The Bahnsen Group: New Leadership Positions Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 18, 2025

The Bahnsen Group, a national wealth management firm with over $7.5 billion in assets under management, announced new leadership positions and key hires in response to its growth and commitment to delivering an extraordinary client experience.

Paul Hastings: Christopher Zochowski And Bradley Noojin Joins As Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 16, 2025

Paul Hastings announced that Christopher Zochowski and Bradley Noojin have joined the firm as partners. Zochowski and Noojin come to the firm from A&O Shearman and add depth to Paul Hastings’ strong PE team. The firm has added over 20 partners to its premier global private equity and M&A platforms over the last several years.

Strategic Value Partners: Grégoire Paepegaey Named As Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 16, 2025

Strategic Value Partners and its affiliates (SVP), a global alternative investment firm with $22 billion in assets under management, announced that Grégoire Paepegaey has joined SVP as a Managing Director and member of the European Investment team, focusing on control investments across business services, industrials, and consumer sectors. Paepegaey will be based in the firm’s London office.

Baker McKenzie: Sunny Mann Named As Global Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 15, 2025

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie announced that International Trade, Compliance and Investigations partner Sunny Mann has been elected as the firm's new Global Chair, succeeding Milton Cheng. Mann will start on his four-year term in October.

Sidley: Michael Rohr Joins As Partner In ECVC Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 14, 2025

Sidley announced that Michael Rohr has joined as a partner in the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice in Sidley’s office in Boston. Before joining Sidley, Mr. Rohr was a partner in the corporate practice at Cooley LLP.Sidley announced that Michael Rohr has joined as a partner in the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice in Sidley’s office in Boston. Before joining Sidley, Mr. Rohr was a partner in the corporate practice at Cooley LLP.