Leadership

SEI: Karin Risi And Tom Naratil Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2025

SEI has appointed Karin Risi and Tom Naratil to its Board of Directors. They join Executive Chairman Alfred P. West, Jr., and current directors, including CEO Ryan Hicke and others. Stephanie Miller has resigned from the board to pursue a leadership role in the industry.

Sixth Street: Stuart Wrigley Named As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2025

Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, has appointed Stuart Wrigley as Partner and Head of Sixth Street Asia Pacific, as well as Head of Capital Formation and Strategy International. He will also oversee the firm’s new Singapore office, set to open in October 2025.

Marvell: Rajiv Ramaswami Named To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2025

Marvell Technology has recently appointed Rajiv Ramaswami, the President and CEO of Nutanix, to its Board of Directors.

LivePerson: Tony Zingale Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2025

LivePerson, a leader in enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation, has appointed Tony Zingale to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Circle: Adam Selipsky Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2025

Circle Internet Group, a global fintech and stablecoin market leader, announced the appointment of Adam Selipsky to its Board. He has over 20 years of experience in internet platform infrastructure and technology.

QinetiQ US: Scott McGleish Named As Chief Growth Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2025

QinetiQ US named Scott McGleish as Chief Growth Officer to strengthen strategic growth across services. With 30+ years in aerospace and defense, he previously led Weibel Scientific North America, focusing on instrumentation and radar.

Juniper Square: Stephanie Miller Named As Chief Operating Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2025

Juniper Square, a leader in connected fund software and services for private markets, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Miller as Chief Operating Officer.

Barclays: Alex Ham Named As Global Chairman Of Investment Banking

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2025

Barclays has appointed Alex Ham as Global Chairman of Investment Banking in London. With 20 years of experience, Ham joins from Deutsche Bank, where he was Co-CEO of Deutsche Numis and Head of Global Private Growth Capital.

Anthelion Capital: Alex Jenner Named As Co-Portfolio Manager

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2025

Anthelion Capital, a technology-driven asset manager specializing in capital solutions and credit strategies, has appointed Alex Jenner, CFA, as Co-Portfolio Manager of its CLO business. Jenner joins from GIC, where he was Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager on the Corporate Credit team, focusing on global leveraged loans and CLO strategies.

Sonos: Tom Conrad Named As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2025

Sonos announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Tom Conrad as the new CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Conrad, who has been serving as Interim CEO since January, will also remain on the Board. During his interim tenure, Sonos made notable progress, including establishing higher standards for software and product quality, laying the groundwork for a robust new product pipeline, and introducing innovative software features for flagship products such as Sonos Ace and Arc Ultra.

Tiger Finance: Jason Rae Named As National Sales Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2025

Monarq Asset Management: Sam Gaer Named As CIO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2025

Monarq Asset Management, formerly known as MNNC Group, has appointed Sam Gaer as Chief Investment Officer to lead its Directional Investment Strategy. With 25+ years of experience in institutional trading and asset management, Gaer will help guide Monarq's growth.

Axxcess Wealth: Deron McCoy Named As Chief Wealth Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 23, 2025

Axxcess Wealth Management, a TAMP platform for high-net-worth clients and their advisors, has appointed Deron T. McCoy, CFA, CFP, CAIA, AIF, as Chief Wealth Officer. This strategic move enhances Axxcess's commitment to providing personalized insights for advisors in the current complex investment environment.

Ares Management: Sarah Cole Named As Co-Head of Global Capital Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2025

Ares Management Corporation has appointed Sarah Cole as Partner and Co-Head of the Ares Global Capital Solutions team, joining current Co-Head Roshan Chagan.

Dechert: Joseph Dennis Joins Private Equity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2025

Dechert announced that Joseph Dennis has joined as a London partner in the corporate and securities practice to enhance global M&A and private equity capabilities. With over 15 years' experience, Mr. Dennis advises private equity funds, financial investors, portfolio companies, and management teams.

Subway: Jonathan Fitzpatrick Named As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2025

Subway, one of the largest restaurant brands globally, has announced that Jonathan Fitzpatrick will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on July 28, 2025.

Paul Hastings: Sherry Xie Joins Firm As Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2025

Paul Hastings announced that Sherry Xie has joined the firm as a partner in New York, bolstering its global tax practice and enhancing its ability to guide clients through complex strategic M&A, private equity and other transactions.

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.