Leadership

Vinson & Elkins: Samara Shepherd Named As Partner In Investment Funds Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Vinson & Elkins has added Partner Samara Shepherd to its Investment Funds practice in Houston, marking another strategic hire as the firm continues to expand its presence across private equity fund formation and management advisory services.

AnywhereBrands Expanding Leadership Team As The Company Pursues Growth Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

AnywhereBrands, the Orlando-based parent company of FishAnywhere.com and HuntAnywhere.com, has appointed Joe Aquila as Chief Operating Officer, building on his existing responsibilities as Chief Marketing Officer. The expanded role comes as the company begins discussions with potential investors to support the next stage of growth for its digital marketplace network.

Equinix: Douglas Merrill Named As Chief Information Security Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Equinix announced that Douglas Merrill has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer, effective immediately. Merrill will report to Harmeen Mehta, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer. He will lead the company’s global security organization with responsibility for information security operations, cybersecurity risk management, and the development of core security platforms and controls to support the trust and resilience of Equinix and its customers.

Broadfield Expanding Dispute Resolution Practice With Addition Of Grace Zhu In Hong Kong

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Broadfield has expanded its Dispute Resolution and Investigations practice in Hong Kong with the appointment of Grace Zhu as a partner. Zhu joins Liu, Patrick Ling & Co., bringing extensive experience advising global private equity firms, multinational corporations, and asset managers on high-stakes investigations and cross-border disputes across Asia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

RPM: Mario Paluzzi Appointed As Chief Product And Strategy Officer To Lead Unified Product Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

RPM announced the appointment of Mario Paluzzi as Chief Product and Strategy Officer, effective November 1, 2025. The company, a non-asset-based logistics provider specializing in finished vehicle and freight transportation, announced that the new leadership role will strengthen its commitment to building a unified product organization and scaling its digital platform as the automotive logistics sector undergoes rapid transformation.

Bob Flores Joins Brinker Advisory Board To Advance AI-Driven Disinformation Defense

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Brinker, a Wilmington-based narrative intelligence company focused on countering disinformation and influence operations, announced that Bob Flores, former Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, has joined its advisory board. The appointment is intended to strengthen Brinker's position as a platform that transitions the field from manual detection to real-time, technology-driven mitigation at a global scale.

White & Case Expands Houston Presence With Addition Of M&A Partner Joshua Teahen

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Global law firm White & Case has strengthened its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, Global Energy Industry Group, and Global Private Capital Industry Group with the appointment of Joshua Teahen as a partner in its Houston office. The recruitment reflects the firm’s ongoing investment in expanding its energy and infrastructure-focused transactional capabilities both in the United States and internationally.

ROC Names Brian Hibbeln To Board To Advance U.S. Mission-Critical AI Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

ROC has appointed Brian A. Hibbeln to its Board of Directors, adding one of the U.S. defense and intelligence community’s most experienced leaders in operationalizing advanced technology for national security missions. The appointment strengthens ROC’s strategic position as a U.S. provider of sovereign, tactical AI designed for defense, intelligence, and allied partners.

Impact Climate Technologies: Bob Toupin Appointed As Chief Information Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Impact Climate Technologies announced that it has promoted Bob Toupin to Chief Information Officer, effective November 1, 2025. With this appointment, Toupin joins the company’s executive leadership team and will lead its ongoing digital transformation efforts.

Perennial Financial Services Appoints Betty Chin As Chief Growth Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Perennial Financial Services has appointed industry veteran Betty Chin as Chief Growth Officer as the firm advances its expansion strategy and continues building a platform focused on advisor success and client service. Chin joins the firm after fourteen years at Edward Jones, where she became one of the organization’s leading senior executives in experienced advisor recruiting.

White & Case Adds Arun Birla And Jiten Tank As Partners In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Global law firm White & Case has expanded its Global Tax Practice with the addition of Arun Birla and Jiten Tank as partners in London. The appointments strengthen the firm’s capabilities in advising international clients on complex tax and transactional matters.

Ruli.ai: $6 Million Raised And Michele Lee Added To Advisory Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Ruli.ai, a legal intelligence platform built by former Google and Meta technologists alongside experienced attorneys, announced it has raised $6 million in new seed funding, bringing its total capital raised to $8 million in just over one year. Album VC led the round with participation from SignalFire, PJC, Foothill Ventures, Mana, and Genius Ventures.

Dentons: Tomáš Kafka Named As Partner To Strengthen Prague Capital Markets Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has announced the addition of Tomáš Kafka as a partner in its Prague office, further expanding its Capital Markets practice effective as of November 1, 2025.

Eversheds Sutherland Enhances Transactional Risk Insurance Practice With Appointments Of Laura Marcelli And Matt Davies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Eversheds Sutherland has expanded its highly regarded transactional risk insurance (TRI) practice with the appointment of two senior lateral partners, corporate specialist Laura Marcelli and tax expert Matt Davies, both joining the firm’s London office from DLA Piper. The move reflects the global law firm’s ongoing strategy to deepen its expertise in complex deal protection and tax advisory services across major transaction markets.

Dentons: Jochem Calis Appointed As Partner For Amsterdam Tax Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has announced the addition of Jochem Calis as a Partner in its Amsterdam Tax practice. Calis brings over 15 years of experience in national and international tax advisory, with a particular emphasis on people tax services, including wage tax, personal income tax, social security and immigration. He joins from Grant Thornton, where he served as tax director of the Dutch global mobility services department.

Dentons: Chrys Carey Appointed As Partner In Washington, DC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Dentons has expanded its Capital Markets practice with the addition of Chrys Carey as a partner in Washington, DC. Carey brings over 20 years of experience advising a wide range of financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, hedge funds, and asset managers, on complex derivatives, swaps, foreign exchange, and hedging transactions, as well as related regulatory and compliance matters.

Eversheds Sutherland Expanding Global Platform With Partner Hires In Construction And International Arbitration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 5, 2025

Eversheds Sutherland has bolstered its international practice with the appointment of two new partners, Ben Peecock and Anne-Marie Lacoste, marking another milestone in the firm’s continued global growth across advisory, disputes, and sector-focused practices. Both partners joined the firm on November 3, 2025.

DLA Piper: Viktor Sapezhnikov Named As Partner To Strengthen Corporate And M&A Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

DLA Piper has announced the continued expansion of its Corporate and M&A practices with the addition of Viktor Sapezhnikov as Partner. The move reinforces the firm’s ongoing commitment to growing its transactional capabilities across industries and geographies.

AuditBoard: Paaras Parker Named As Chief Human Resources Officer To Lead Global People Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

AuditBoard, an AI-based platform for connected risk management, has appointed Paaras Parker as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The Los Angeles-based company said the appointment reflects its continued focus on building an organization as it scales its global workforce and strengthens its leadership team amid rapid growth.

Qualys: Cybersecurity Executive Bradford Brooks Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Qualys, a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, has announced the appointment of Bradford L. Brooks to its Board of Directors. Brooks, who brings more than three decades of experience in technology leadership, will serve on the Board’s nominating and governance committee.

Atlanta University Center Consortium And Mastercard Launch National Data Challenge To Advance Inclusive Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Data Science Initiative (DSI) has partnered with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to launch the 2025 Mastercard Data Challenge, a nationwide competition aimed at empowering students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to harness data science for social impact.

ECI Capital Expands Investment Team With Appointment Of Ben Kirrage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

ECI Capital has announced the appointment of Ben Kirrage as Investment Manager, marking the firm’s second new addition to its investment team in as many months following the hire of Georgia Ling in September.

Flexpoint Ford: Chris Ackerman Named As CEO And Don Edwards Transitions To Executive Chairman Role

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Flexpoint Ford, a leading private investment manager specializing in financial services, announced that Managing Partner Chris Ackerman has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Founder Don Edwards, who has led the firm as CEO for the past two decades, will assume the role of Executive Chairman and remain with the firm full-time.

Hg: Steven Batchelor And Jean-Baptiste Brian Named As Co-CEOs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Hg, a leading investor in European and transatlantic software, services, and data businesses, announced an evolution in its leadership team with the appointment of Steven Batchelor and Jean-Baptiste (JB) Brian as Managing Partners and Co-Chief Executive Officers. The move signals the firm’s continued focus on long-term growth, client commitment, and its position as a transatlantic leader in software and workplace automation.

Nexa Equity Expanding Investment And Operating Team With Key Additions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Nexa Equity, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on partnering with high-growth vertical SaaS companies, announced the addition of three senior leaders to its investment and operating teams. The appointments come as the firm builds on its strong momentum following the close of Nexa Equity Fund II, an oversubscribed $390 million fund that brings its assets under management to more than $1 billion.

Landstar Strengthens Board With Appointments Of Barr Blanton and Melanie Housey Hart

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Landstar System, a leading technology-enabled and asset-light provider of integrated freight transportation solutions, announced the appointment of Barr Blanton and Melanie Housey Hart to its Board of Directors, adding two accomplished executives with deep expertise in technology, strategy, and financial management.

AE Industrial Partners: National Security Team Expanded With Two VP Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

AE Industrial Partners, a private investment firm specializing in sectors vital to national and economic security, has announced the appointment of two new Vice Presidents, Chris Aguemon and Bill Strobel, to its Washington, D.C. office. The hires mark a continued expansion of AE Industrial’s national security investment team as the firm deepens its presence in defense and technology markets.

Supreme Group: Olly Johnston Named As EVP For Driving Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Supreme Group, a Trinity Hunt Partners–backed platform specializing in healthcare and life sciences marketing and communications, has appointed Olly Johnston as Executive Vice President, Platform Growth & Transformation. The appointment reinforces the company’s focus on expanding its integrated capabilities and accelerating value creation for clients across the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Grant Thornton Stax: Chen Liu Named As Partner To Support Growth Across Technology And Education Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Grant Thornton Stax, a global strategy consulting firm and part of Grant Thornton Advisors, has appointed Chen Liu as Partner in its Chicago office. The move signals the firm’s continued expansion in advising private equity and corporate clients in the technology and education sectors.

DLA Piper Expanding Australian Tax Practice With Three Partner Hires And Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 1, 2025

Global law firm DLA Piper has made a significant expansion to its Tax team in Australia with the appointment of three new partners and the addition of a five-member team. The move bolsters the firm’s capabilities across tax controversy, infrastructure, and international tax, reflecting its commitment to deepening expertise across key markets in the Asia-Pacific region.