- As previously announced, Kathryn Leaf has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, while Jeff Miller is now Chief Investment Officer. Kathryn and Jeff both joined Pantheon in 2008, and most recently served together as Co-Heads of Investment.
- Three new Partners strengthen senior-level expertise in key segments of the business and recognize the contributions of professionals in Pantheon’s investment, investor relations, and legal and compliance teams.
- Seven promotions to Managing Director strengthen next-generation investment leadership across asset classes and reflect commitment to providing clients with highest levels of service.
Pantheon, a leading provider of specialized global private markets investment solutions, has completed its previously announced leadership transition. Kathryn Leaf, who has played a leading role in the firm’s strategic development and led the firm’s real assets investment strategies, has become Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Paul Ward, who is now Executive Chairman. Jeff Miller has become Chief Investment Officer, and also serves as Global Head of Private Equity.
Additionally, the firm is pleased to welcome three new members to the firm’s partnership through its annual promotions, which recognize the contribution of professionals across all levels and teams to the ongoing growth and success of our business, and to meeting the evolving needs of its clients around the world.
The three new Partner promotions bolster senior leadership across key areas of the business:
- Janice Ince is promoted to Partner in Pantheon’s Global Infrastructure team, where she focuses on identifying and executing a wide range of infrastructure investments in the US. Janice joined Pantheon as a Principal in 2019.
- Iain Jones is promoted to Partner in Pantheon’s Investor Relations team. Iain is focused on existing relationships and business development in the US and oversees our broader team across the Americas. Iain joined Pantheon as an Analyst in 2012.
- Marc Melia is promoted to Partner in the Legal and Compliance team, where he also serves as Head of Legal (Europe). Marc has responsibility and oversight for a broad range of functions, including product structuring. Marc joined Pantheon as Legal Counsel in 2014.
“The strength of our team is core to our success, and we are pleased to recognize the talents and contributions of our new Partners,” said Kathryn Leaf, Pantheon’s Chief Executive Officer. “Pantheon’s proven, specialist investment leadership across private markets and strong positioning in key areas of opportunity such as secondaries investments will continue to drive strong client outcomes and ongoing growth in our business.”
Seven colleagues were promoted to Managing Director, enhancing Pantheon’s bench of leadership talent and experience across the business:
- Andrew Bush, Investor Relations, London
- Nick Fraser, Private Wealth Operations, New York
- Bernard Galea, Private Credit, London
- Simon Greenway, Private Equity Secondaries, London
- Alex Laird, Private Equity Secondaries, New York
- Hart Orenstein, Private Credit, New York
- Cullen Wilson, Private Equity Co-Investments, San Francisco
