Leadership

Moritt Hock & Hamroff Adds Parag Parekh To Expanding Condo & Co-Op Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 18, 2026

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced that Parag Parekh has joined the firm as a partner in its Condominium & Cooperative Services practice based in Midtown Manhattan. The New York-headquartered commercial law firm said the appointment comes as its Condo & Co-Op practice continues to expand amid rising residential development activity, increasing demand, and evolving building regulations across New York City.

Balefire Wealth: Retirement Plan Specialist Sarah Schmitz Joins As Senior Corporate Solutions Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 16, 2026

Balefire Wealth announced the addition of Sarah Schmitz as Senior Corporate Solutions Advisor, bringing more than 25 years of experience in retirement plan consulting and employee benefits to the firm’s growing national platform.

Emigrant Bank: Tyler Kelley Appointed Managing Director To Expand Family Office Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2026

Emigrant Bank announced that Tyler Kelley has joined the firm as Managing Director, reporting to Liz Nesvold. The appointment is aimed at supporting the bank’s strategic growth initiatives and continued expansion of its family office capabilities for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

ATI: Kimberly A. Fields Becomes Board Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2026

ATI announced that at the conclusion of its 2026 Annual Meeting, Kimberly A. Fields became Board Chair in addition to her existing roles as Chief Executive Officer and President. The appointment follows the retirement of Robert S. Wetherbee from the company’s Board of Directors, which he had chaired since 2021.

Regency Silver: Alejandro Sucre Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2026

Regency Silver announced the appointment of Alejandro Sucre to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Canadian precious-metals exploration company is advancing the Dios Padre gold-copper-silver project in Sonora, Mexico, where it has reported a high-grade discovery interpreted as a magmatic-hydrothermal system that widens at depth.

Clearway Energy: Michael A. Brown Named General Counsel

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2026

Clearway Energy announced that Kevin P. Malcarney will retire from his role as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective June 1, 2026. Malcarney has served as General Counsel since May 2018, overseeing the company’s legal and compliance teams while supporting governance and strategic initiatives.

Vista Equity Partners: Abu Dhabi Office Launch Expands Middle East Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 15, 2026

Vista Equity Partners, a global technology investor specializing in enterprise software, announced the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), strengthening the firm’s strategic presence in the Middle East and expanding its global platform for enterprise software investing.

WEX: Intelligent Payment Solutions Company Appoints David Foss As Chair Of The Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

WEX announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Foss as Chair of the Board, effective immediately.

Supermicro Appoints Chief Revenue Officer To Lead AI Infrastructure Sales Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Super Micro Computer announced the appointment of Matthew Thauberger as Chief Revenue Officer, expanding the company’s executive leadership team as it looks to capitalize on growing demand for AI and IT infrastructure solutions.

DexCom: Governance Enhancements Announced Ahead Of 2026 Investor Day

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

DexCom announced a series of governance enhancements ahead of its 2026 Investor Day presentation, including plans to add two new independent directors with MedTech and operations expertise, reconstitute a key board committee, and deepen operational oversight as the company positions itself for long-term growth.

TEDCO: Tammi Thomas Promoted To President And Geyssel Gonzalez Named Chief Financial & Technology Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

TEDCO announced the promotions of Tammi Thomas to president and Geyssel Gonzalez to chief financial & technology officer as the organization continues expanding its role in Maryland’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

NVCA Appoints Gavin Christensen As New Board Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

National Venture Capital Association announced that Gavin Christensen has been appointed as the 2026-2027 Chair of the NVCA Board of Directors.

Mako Capital Group: Vanessa Gabela Joins As Partner And Head Of Investor Relations

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Mako Capital Group announced that Vanessa Gabela has joined the firm as Partner and Head of Investor Relations. In this role, Gabela will lead the firm’s capital formation initiatives, oversee relationships with current and prospective investors, support the firm’s institutional growth strategy, and serve on Mako’s Investment Committee.

IVP Names Shravan Narayen General Partner As Firm Expands AI Focus

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

IVP announced the promotion of Shravan Narayen to General Partner as the firm continues expanding its focus on backing product-driven technology companies shaping the AI era.

Robo.ai Appoints Mansoor Ali Khan As CTO Of Newly Acquired Neurovia

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Robo.ai has appointed Mansoor Ali Khan as Chief Technology Officer of Neurovia AI Limited following its recent acquisition of the company. Khan will lead the development of Neurovia’s proprietary edge‑processing and data compression technologies and oversee product adaptation for AI industry clients.

Nutrabolt Names Andrew Archambault President and COO

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Nutrabolt has appointed Andrew Archambault as President and Chief Operating Officer, a move the company says will strengthen its commercial and operational capabilities as it scales across energy beverages and active nutrition. Archambault will oversee sales, supply chain, and international operations, stepping into the role as Nutrabolt continues to grow its portfolio, which includes C4 Energy, Bloom, Cellucor, and Xtend.

Baker McKenzie Adds Cybersecurity And Data Privacy Attorney Katherine Hanniford As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Baker McKenzie has added Katherine Hanniford as a Partner in its Data & Cyber Practice in Washington, DC, strengthening the firm’s global capabilities in cybersecurity, data privacy, and incident response. Hanniford brings extensive experience advising multinational organizations on cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, and crisis response across highly regulated sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and technology.

Akin Expands Global Private Equity Platform With Market‑Leading Team In New York And London

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Akin has made a major strategic expansion to its global private equity platform with the arrival of a premier team across New York and London. The group includes Gerald Brant, Jeffrey Kochian, and Brittany Harrison — each returning to the firm — as well as Jonathon Hamill. Together, they bring senior sponsor relationships, deep execution capability, and critical mass at the intersection of control private equity, complex M&A, and capital solutions. Brant has been named head of Akin’s U.S. private equity practice.

DLA Piper Appoints Patrick Leyden To Strengthen Energy And Natural Resources M&A Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

DLA Piper has expanded its Energy and Natural Resources M&A capabilities with the appointment of Patrick Leyden as a partner in its Johannesburg M&A team. The firm, ranked the world’s leading legal adviser by M&A deal volume for 16 consecutive years, describes the hire as part of its ongoing strategy to deepen its bench of lawyers advising on complex cross‑border transactions.