Leadership

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

APP Jet Center announced the appointment of Eric Hietala as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 6, 2026, as the aviation services company continues its expansion under new ownership.

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Nerdy Inc. has appointed Atul Bagga as Chief Financial Officer as the company looks to accelerate growth and expand margins following its return to profitability.

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Oracle announced that Hilary Maxson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer as the company accelerates investment in cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence capacity.

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 6, 2026

VeraData has appointed Omri Goldshtrom as Senior Vice President of Product and Innovation, strengthening its push into AI-driven solutions for nonprofit fundraising.

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 6, 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced plans to open a new office in Singapore, marking a strategic expansion of its Asia platform and reinforcing its focus on private equity and cross-border transactions across the Asia-Pacific region.

The Home Depot: Franziska Bell Appointed EVP And Chief Technology Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

The Home Depot announced that Franziska “Fran” Bell has been named executive vice president and chief technology officer. The company said Bell will lead the strategy, development, and alignment of technology, product management, data, and artificial intelligence across the organization.

Elwood Technologies: Michael Abib Named CEO As Digital Asset Infrastructure Firm Advances SaaS Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Elwood Technologies has appointed Michael Abib as Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth following its shift to a SaaS-based model.

Morgan Lewis Hires Benjamin Davis To Expand Miami Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP announced the continued expansion of its global labor and employment practice with the addition of Benjamin C. Davis as a partner in its Miami office. Davis joins the firm from Baker McKenzie and brings significant experience representing employers in complex employment and commercial disputes.

Sundial Media: Amanda Butler Named First Chief Marketing Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Sundial Media & Technology Group has appointed Amanda Butler as its first chief marketing officer, marking a strategic shift as the company elevates marketing into a central driver of growth across its portfolio.

Clifford Chance: Paris Partner Hires Strengthen Private Capital, Energy And Infrastructure Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Clifford Chance has hired two partners from Orrick to strengthen its private capital capabilities in Europe, adding Patrick Tardivy and Paul Loisel to its Paris office as part of a broader global expansion strategy.

Backpack Exchange: Nathan Smith Appointed COO To Scale Global Crypto Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Backpack Exchange announced the appointment of Nathan Smith as Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing its leadership structure as the company accelerates global expansion of its regulated, on-chain financial platform.

Morgan Lewis: Three-Partner Tax Team Added In New York To Expand Global Tax Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Morgan Lewis announced that it has added a three-partner tax and transfer pricing team in New York, strengthening its capabilities in international tax planning, controversy, and cross-border transactions. The group includes Julia Medynskaya, Daniel Rosen, and Brendan Sponheimer, along with principal economist Joshua Nixt.

TerraClear Appoints Eric Rombokas As Director Of Robotics And Hardware

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

TerraClear, an agricultural automation company focused on turning field data into actionable insights, announced the appointment of Eric Rombokas as Director of Robotics and Hardware. The move comes as the company accelerates development of its autonomous systems for large-acre row crop operations.

Morgan Lewis: Paris Expansion With Five-Lawyer International Trade And Investigations Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Morgan Lewis has expanded its Paris office with the addition of a five-lawyer international trade and investigations team, strengthening its capabilities across sanctions, export controls, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, ESG, and cross-border investigations.

Argand Partners: Gerald Lizzo Promoted To Vice President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Argand Partners has promoted Gerald Lizzo to Vice President, marking his latest advancement since joining the firm in 2023.

Jolt Capital: Tara Akhavan Appointed As Value Creation Partner To Drive Portfolio Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 4, 2026

Growth-focused private equity firm Jolt Capital has appointed Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner, effective May 1, 2026. Based in Montreal, she will join the firm’s newly established value creation team, working closely with portfolio company executives to enhance performance, define and execute growth strategies, accelerate go-to-market initiatives, and support international expansion.

Clyde & Co: Bangkok Expansion With Three-Partner Team And 15 Lawyers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm Clyde & Co has expanded its Bangkok office with the addition of three partners and 15 lawyers and staff from DLA Piper, strengthening its disputes and corporate capabilities across Southeast Asia.

White & Case: Norman Röchert Joins As Partner In Germany

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Technology Industry Group with the appointment of Norman Röchert as a partner in Germany, strengthening its capabilities in advising technology-focused clients and investors.

Baker McKenzie: Nathaniel Halvorson Joins As Partner In Washington, DC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Baker McKenzie has announced that Nathaniel Halvorson has joined the firm as a partner in its International Trade Practice in Washington, DC, strengthening its bench at a time of heightened global trade enforcement and policy shifts.

Clifford Chance: Adriana Zhan Joins As Partner To Accelerate US Tax And Private Capital Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm Clifford Chance has strengthened its corporate, private capital, and M&A tax capabilities with the addition of Adriana Zhan as a partner in its Tax, Pensions and Employment group. Based in New York, Zhan’s appointment is aimed at accelerating the firm’s strategic expansion of its transactional platform in the US market.

Vestmark Appoints Freedom Dumlao As Chief AI Officer To Lead Platform-Wide AI Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Vestmark announced that Freedom Dumlao has been appointed Chief AI Officer, expanding his responsibilities while continuing to serve as Chief Technology Officer.

Latham: John McGaraghan Joins As Data And Technology Transactions Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP announced that John McGaraghan has joined the firm’s Bay Area offices as a partner in its Data & Technology Transactions Practice, strengthening its capabilities in advising technology-driven companies on complex intellectual property, licensing, and commercial matters.

Bain & Company: Leadership Change Names Hernan Saenz To Lead Global Strategy And Transformation Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Bain & Company has appointed Hernan Saenz as the new head of its Global Strategy & Transformation practice, marking a key leadership transition as the firm continues to expand its capabilities in large-scale business transformation.

Invictus Growth Partners: Scott Keane Joins As Operating Partner To Drive AI-Driven Revenue Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Invictus Growth Partners, a middle-market growth equity firm managing $1.3 billion in assets, announced that Scott Keane has joined the firm as an Operating Partner, strengthening its focus on AI-native revenue execution across its portfolio.

Dentons: Korea Desk Strengthened With Appointment Of Joowoon Baek As Counsel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons HPRP has appointed Joowoon Baek as Counsel in a move to strengthen its Korea Desk and expand its capabilities advising Korean clients and international investors operating in Indonesia.

Cahill: Shane McDonald Joins As Leveraged Finance Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Cahill Gordon & Reindel announced that Shane McDonald has joined the firm as a partner in its London office, strengthening its European finance capabilities and ongoing international expansion.

King & Spalding: Daniel Nam Named As Partner To Strengthen Latin America Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

King & Spalding has hired Daniel Nam as a partner in its corporate practice in New York, reinforcing the firm’s capital markets capabilities and Latin America-focused offering.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher: Private Equity Partner Hire Strengthens London Expansion Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Willkie Farr & Gallagher announced that it has hired Miroslav Tomo as a partner in London, continuing its push to expand its private equity capabilities in the UK and Europe. The move underscores the firm’s broader strategy of building out its presence in London through targeted lateral hires across key practice areas.

Morgan Lewis: Tax Team Expansion With Three Partners In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Morgan Lewis & Bockius announced it has added a three-partner tax and transfer pricing team in New York from Baker McKenzie, strengthening its capabilities in international tax planning, disputes, and cross-border transactions. The move reflects the firm’s continued investment in its global tax platform amid rising regulatory scrutiny and increasingly complex international tax frameworks.

Kirkland & Ellis Adds Partner Darren Littlejohn To Expand Securitizations Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Darren Littlejohn has joined the firm as a partner in its Debt Finance Group, strengthening its Complex Securitizations Practice.