Director, Infrastructure & Support Gaurav Aggarwal
Gaurav Aggarwal is a Director on the Technology team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Gaurav was a Lead Systems Architect and Senior IT Manager at Kinetix Technology Services, where he was responsible for the development and management of cloud infrastructure and security. Gaurav holds a M.S. and B.E. in Biomedical Engineering from The City College of New York.Associate, Private Equity Alya Ahmed
Alya Ahmed is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Alya was an investment banking Associate at Citi in the Technology Group. There, she focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Alya holds a B.A., summa cum laude with distinction and Phi Beta Kappa, in Economics & Mathematics from Yale University.Principal, Flagship Alexander Appel
Alexander Appel is a Principal on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Alex was a Senior Associate at The Carlyle Group in the firm’s Global Partners Fund. Prior to Carlyle, he worked at Broad Sky Partners where he focused on investments in the media and business services industries. Previously, Alex was an Associate at Avista Capital Partners, where he focused primarily on investments in the healthcare sector, after beginning his career at Lehman Brothers in the M&A Investment Banking Group. Alex holds a B.S., magna cum laude, in Accounting and Business Administration from Washington and Lee University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.Senior Associate, Investor Services Ian Aquilino
Ian Aquilino is a Senior Associate on the Investor Services team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Ian was an Associate at BlackRock in the Alternative Solutions Group. Previously, Ian was part of BlackRock’s Financial Planning and Analysis function and supported the firm’s alternative investment platform. Before joining BlackRock, he held actuarial roles at Buck Consultants and New York Life Insurance. Ian holds a B.S. in Actuarial Science with minors in Mathematics and Statistics from Penn State University.Vice President, Finance Tyler Ashe
Tyler Ashe is a Vice President on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Tyler was a Senior Fund Accountant at Casdin Capital, where he focused on Fund Accounting and Operations for the firm’s private equity and hedge funds. Previously, he worked at PwC as a Senior Associate in the Assurance practice, focusing on alternative investment clients. Tyler holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Ithaca College. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Dipo Ashiru
Dipo Ashiru is the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Dipo was an associate general counsel at the TCW Group Inc., across their fixed income, equities and alternative investments platform. Prior to that, he was a principal and funds counsel at KKR, where he advised on product offerings in private equity, real assets, credit and hedge funds. He began his career as an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Mr. Ashiru holds a B.A., (magna cum laude) from Franklin & Marshall College, and a J.D. from Columbia Law School where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.Managing Director, Human Capital & Office Operations Sarah Banbury
Sarah Banbury is a Managing Director on the Human Capital team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Sarah was a Managing Director and the head of administration and facilities with Benefit Street Partners. Prior to Benefit Street Partners, she was the global head of facilities and administration at Viking Global Investors. Prior to Viking, she spent 9 years at Centerbridge Partners as the director of human resources and administration. Additionally, Sarah has 6 years of experience as the former office manager at two private equity firms.Senior Associate, Assistant General Counsel Jullian Bao
Jullian Bao is a Senior Associate, Assistant General Counsel on the Legal & Compliance team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Jullian was an M&A Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Jullian holds a B.A. from the University of Chicago, M.A. from Peking University, and J.D. from Duke University.Vice President, Flagship Matthew Bender
Matthew Bender is a Vice President on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Matt was an investment banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan in the Healthcare Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Matt holds a B.S., summa cum laude, in Finance and Accounting from Miami University.Associate, Private Equity Varun Bhardwaj
Varun Bhardwaj is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Varun was an investment banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley in the Financial Institutions Group. There, he focused on mergers and acquisitions as well as capital raises, primarily in the financial technology vertical. Varun holds a B.S. in Business and Computer Science from NYU Stern.Executive Assistant Sharon Brown
Sharon Brown is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Sharon was an Administrative Assistant at Wasserstein Perella & Co., a boutique investment bank in midtown NYC. Previously, she worked as an Executive Assistant at the J. Walter Thompson advertising company, where she supported the Chairman and CEO.Executive Assistant Eva Burgdorf
Eva Burgdorf is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Eva worked as a receptionist at TFG Asset Management. Eva graduated with a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from Virginia Tech.Associate Director, Tax Christopher Buzzeo
Christopher Buzzeo is an Associate Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Christopher was a Director at General Atlantic where he advised on deal and fund structuring, while managing tax compliance for General Atlantic Credit. Prior to General Atlantic, he was a Tax Controller for General Atlantic Credit’s predecessor firm, Iron Park Capital. Previously, he was a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he provided tax compliance and consulting services to alternative asset managers, before beginning his career at RSM US LLP in their Business and Financial Services Tax groups. Christopher holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Xavier University.Principal, Capital Formation Charles Caffray
Charles Caffray is a Principal on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Chuck was the Founding Partner at CCL partners and worked closely with Exos financial. Previously, he was a Managing Director at BTIG where he covered financial sponsors, hedge funds and worked on a range of capital markets and investment banking transactions. Previously, he held roles in Equity and Derivative sales trading at Bank of America, JPM, and Goldman Sachs. Chuck holds a BA in Economics from the Denison University.Managing Director, Finance Sean Cahill
Sean Cahill is a Managing Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Sean was the Controller at Clearwater Capital Partners, where he was responsible for accounting, financial and regulatory reporting. Previously, he worked at Ernst & Young where he focused on financial statement audits of private equity and credit fund clients. Sean holds a B.S. in Accountancy from SUNY Binghamton University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.Vice President, Information Systems Kevin Carter
Kevin Carter is a Vice President on the Technology team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Kevin was the IT Manager at HQ Capital, responsible for managing the technical aspects of the firm’s information system platforms. Previously, he was a Data Center Server Specialist at HF Management Services. Kevin holds a B.S. in Information Systems from Monroe College.Partner, Head of Portfolio Optimization Ashish Chandarana
Ashish Chandarana is the Head of Portfolio Optimization and a Partner at Veritas Capital. Prior to rejoining Veritas, Ashish was a Partner at McKinsey & Company focused on accelerating operational performance and organizational effectiveness at energy, hi-tech, pharma and industrial companies. Prior to McKinsey, he was an Investment Principal at Aureos Capital, an emerging markets focused private equity fund. Previously, he was an Associate at Veritas. Ashish holds a dual-B.A. in Economics and International Relations from Brown University, an M.Phil in Economics from Cambridge University, and an M.B.A., with Honors, from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.Vice President, Flagship Alex Chapin
Alex Chapin is a Vice President on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Alex was an investment banking Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Leveraged Finance Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and other debt financings. Alex holds a B.A., magna cum laude, in Economics and Spanish from Middlebury College.Vice President, Credit Yi Ding (YD) Chen
Yi Ding (YD) Chen is a Vice President on the Credit Team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, YD was a Senior Credit Analyst at Lord Abbett, where he focused on Technology investing. Previously, he worked as a Director at Benefit Street Partners where he focused on public and private TMT credit investing. YD holds dual degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business.Vice President, Vantage Ash Chennapan
Ash Chennapan is a Vice President on the Vantage Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Ashwath initially worked as an Associate at Veritas before leaving for business school. After completing his M.B.A., he returned to Veritas as a Senior Associate. Prior to Veritas, he was an investment banking Analyst at Centerview Partners, focusing on mergers and acquisitions across various industries. Ashwath holds a B.A. in Economics-Mathematics, magna cum laude, from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Senior Associate, Private Equity Megan Chung
Megan Chung is a Senior Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Megan was an investment banking Analyst at Credit Suisse in the Financial Sponsors Group. There, she focused on structuring and executing leveraged buyouts, dividend recapitalizations and other debt financings. Megan holds a B.A., cum laude, in Economics with a concentration in Value Investing from UCLA.Associate, Finance John Coniaris
John Coniaris is an Associate on the Finance team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, John was a Senior Associate at Deloitte, where he focused on financial statement audits of alternative investment clients. John holds a B.S. in Applied Accounting and Finance and an M.S. in Accountancy from Fordham University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.Associate, Private Equity Wally Cook
Wally Cook is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Wally was an investment banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs in the Financial Institutions Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions. Wally holds a B.A., summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, in Government from Dartmouth College.Executive Assistant Jessica Cooper
Jessica Cooper is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jessica was an Executive Assistant at Rosen Partners, a boutique real estate investment firm. Previously, she worked as a paralegal at Abrams, Fensterman. Jessica holds a B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware.Partner, Vantage Rick Cosgrove
Rick Cosgrove is a Partner on the Vantage Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Rick worked at Providence Equity Partners, where he focused on private equity investments. Previously, he worked at Goldman Sachs in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group within the Investment Banking Division. Rick holds a B.S. in Finance from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.Vice President, Portfolio Optimization Bruce Cunningham
Bruce Cunningham is a Vice President on the Portfolio Optimization team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Bruce was a Senior Associate at Ubiquiti, where he primarily focused on developing and leading the company's go-to-market strategy for their direct-to-consumer eCommerce platform. Prior to Ubiquiti, he was a member of the Value Creation team at Vista Consulting Group where he worked across the portfolio on various value creation initiatives meant to drive growth and operational excellence. Bruce holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin.Executive Assistant Michele Devito
Michele Devito is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Michele was the VP of Purchasing & Logistics at Wireless Toyz LLC. Previously, she worked at Quicken Loans as a Senior Loan Officer. Michele holds a B.S. in Marketing from Wayne State University.Partner, Head of Capital Formation & Head of Credit & Capital Markets Brendan Dillon
Brendan Dillon is the Head of Capital Formation & Head of Credit & Capital Markets and a Partner at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Brendan was Global Co-Head of Leveraged Debt Capital Markets at UBS, which included Leveraged Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Restructuring, and LATAM debt. Prior to that role, Brendan was Global Co-Head of Credit at UBS, which included the sales, trading, and research businesses of leveraged loans, high yield, distressed, and CLOs. Previously, he worked in high yield sales at Lehman Brothers and syndicated finance at Chase Manhattan Bank. Brendan holds a BA from the University of Chicago.Partner, Co-Head of Flagship Private Equity James Dimitri
James Dimitri is a Co-Head of Flagship Private Equity and a Partner at Veritas Capital. Prior to rejoining Veritas, Jamie was a Principal at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe ("WCAS") focused on investments in the information/business services and healthcare industries. Prior to WCAS, he worked at Warburg Pincus in the LBO/Special Situations group where he focused primarily on investments in the industrials sector. Previously, he was an Associate at Veritas after beginning his career as an Analyst at Bank of America in the Healthcare Investment Banking Group. Jamie holds a B.S. in Economics from Vanderbilt University and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.Executive Assistant Brooke Dinsmore
Brooke Dinsmore is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Brooke worked as a Personal Assistant to a private family. Brooke holds a B.S. in Global Health from the University of Southern California.Chief Financial Officer Jason Donner
Jason Donner is the Chief Financial Officer at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jason was a Vice President at a major private equity fund administrator where he co-managed the organizations institutional private equity sponsor group. Previously, he worked at Swiss Re Group as a Controller in its private equity division after working as an Audit Manager at Goldstein Golub & Kessler's financial services audit group. Jason holds a B.S. in Accounting from The City University of New York. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.Vice President, Capital Formation Thomas Dunn
Thomas Dunn is a Vice President on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Thomas was a Vice President at TPG, where he was a member of the Client and Capital Formation team responsible for fundraising, communications, and investor relations. Previously, Thomas was a Senior Associate at PineBridge Investments on the Client Relations team. He began his career at Bessemer Trust. Thomas holds a B.S. in Finance from Providence College.Associate, Private Equity Joseph Ender
Joseph Ender is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Joe worked as an investment banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs in the Financial Institutions Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings, across the Financial Technology and Alternative Asset Management industries. Joe holds an M.S. / B.S., with distinction, in Economics from Texas A&M University.Managing Partner Hugh Evans
Hugh Evans is a Managing Partner at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Hugh was a Partner and member of the Investment Committee at Falconhead Capital, a middle-market private equity firm. Previously, he was a Principal at Stonington Partners and began his private equity career in 1992 at Merrill Lynch Capital Partners. Hugh holds a B.A. from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.Associate, Private Equity Matthew Fantozzi
Matthew Fantozzi is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Matt was an investment banking Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Leveraged Finance Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing leveraged buyouts, and other debt financings. Matt holds a B.A. in Applied Mathematics from Yale University.Associate, Credit Frank Ferrari
Frank Ferrari is an Associate on the Credit team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Frank was an investment banking Associate at Perella Weinberg Partners in the Healthcare M&A Group. Previously, he worked as an Analyst at Pfizer in various finance roles. Frank holds a B.A. in Economics from Colgate University.Associate, CRM & Reporting Nicholas (Nikko) Garcia
Nicholas (Nikko) Garcia is an Associate on the CRM & Reporting Team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Nikko was a SalesForce Administrator at OceanFirst Bank, where he focused on supporting the commercial business line through the SalesForce environment. Nikko holds a BBA, Cum Laude, in Finance and Information Technology from Seton Hall University.Technology Executive, Portfolio Optimization Var George
Var George is a Technology Executive on the Portfolio Optimization team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Var was Vice President of Product Development at PowerSchool. There, he focused on educational technology. Previously, he was the Chief Technology Officer at Satmetrix, a leading customer experience management software, services, and data company. Var has over 20 years’ experience across product, engineering, operations and general management of enterprise and consumer software products and services, accelerating revenue and profitability for companies from early-stage startups to public companies, including E2open, and Oracle. Var holds an M.S. in Systems and Information from Birla Institute of Technology and Science and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Bharathiar University.Senior Associate, Legal & Compliance James Geraghty
James Geraghty is a Senior Associate on the Legal & Compliance team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, James was a Paralegal at Proskauer Rose LLP, where he supported the Private Investment Funds group. James holds a B.A. (summa cum laude) from the University of Richmond, where he was an Albright Scholar.Director, Compliance Derek Gevanter
Derek Gevanter is a Director on the Legal & Compliance team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Derek worked in compliance at CVC supporting their credit platform. Previously, he worked in compliance at Macquarie Asset Management, advising their private equity and alternative assets business. Derek holds a B.A. from Gettysburg College, and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.Senior Associate, Finance Lauren Grieci
Lauren Grieci is a Senior Associate on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Lauren was an Associate Vice President at Rockefeller Capital Management in the Corporate Controllers group. Previously, she worked at Deloitte as a Senior Tax Consultant in the Hedge Fund Group. Lauren holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance and an M.S. in Accounting from Sacred Heart University.Executive Assistant Renee Griese
Renee Griese is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Renee was a dance and fitness instructor, teaching at various studios across the New York Metropolitan Area. Renee holds a B.P.A. in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University.Principal, Flagship Harrison Grussmark
Harrison Grussmark is a Principal on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Harrison was a Vice President at Morgan Stanley Capital Partners where he focused primarily on investments in business services and industrials. Previously, he was an investment banking Analyst at Houlihan Lokey in the Industrials Group. Harrison holds a B.B.A., with distinction, from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.Principal, Vantage Rohit Guntur
Rohit Guntur is a Principal on the Vantage Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Rohit was a Vice President at CI Capital Partners where he focused primarily on investments in the business services, healthcare, and industrials sectors. Previously, he was an Associate at Court Square Capital Partners, where he focused on investments in the industrials sector. Rohit began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley in the Natural Resources Group. Rohit holds a B.A. in Honors Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Western University.Associate, Private Equity Ann Guzzetta
Ann Guzzetta is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Ann was an investment banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley in the Global Industrials Group. There, she assisted in providing strategic and financial advice to clients on structuring and executing transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, private placements, leveraged buyouts, dividend recapitalizations, and new equity and debt issuances. Ann holds a B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, in Finance and Management from Georgetown University.Associate, Private Equity Welles Harris
Welles Harris is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Welles worked as an investment banking Analyst at Bank of America in the Healthcare Group. Previously, he was an investment banking Analyst at Wells Fargo in the Industrials Group. He focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Welles holds a B.S. in Business Administration, with highest distinction, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Associate, Infrastructure & Support Robert Harris
Robert Harris is an Associate on the Technology team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Robert was a Lead Technical Engineer at Options Technology LLC, where he focused on the global operations of an investment and merchant bank with a focus on the TMT sector. Robert holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Northern Vermont University – Lyndon.Associate, Finance Melissa Haskins
Melissa Haskins is a Senior Associate on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Melissa was a Senior Finance Associate at Bregal Investments where she focused on FP&A and operations for the firm’s growth equity and private credit funds. Previously, she worked as a Senior Associate at Ernst & Young in the Financial Services Assurance practice. Melissa holds a B.S.M. in Finance and an M.S. in Accounting from Tulane University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.Partner, Flagship Todd Herlihy
Todd Herlihy is a Partner on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Todd was a Managing Director at PointState Capital where he led the firm’s efforts in financial services, payments and business services. Prior to PointState, he worked at Duquesne Capital Management where he focused on investments in the financial and business services industries. Previously, he was an investment banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley. Todd holds a B.A. in history from Williams College.Vice President, Vantage Grant Hilzinger
Grant Hilzinger is a Vice President at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Grant was a Principal at TowerBrook Capital Partners where he focused primarily on investments in healthcare and business services. Previously, he was an investment banking Analyst at Credit Suisse in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. Grant holds a B.B.A., with distinction, from the University of Michigan.Associate, Private Equity Yewande Ilawole
Yewande Ilawole is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Yewande was an investment banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley in the Leveraged Finance Group. There, she focused on structuring and executing leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and other debt financings. Yewande holds a B.A. in Economics from Georgetown University.Director, Controller Julia Karas
Julia Karas is a Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Julia was a Vice President on the corporate controllers team at Goldman Sachs, where she focused on revenue reporting for the private wealth management division. Previously, she worked at Deloitte as a Senior Tax Consultant in the Investment Management group with a focus on private equity clients. Julia holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Georgetown University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.Associate, Private Equity Sean Keller
Sean Keller is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Sean worked as an investment banking Analyst at Evercore in the Restructuring Group. There, he focused on Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings, as well as raising debt and equity capital in distressed situations. Sean holds a B.B.A., summa cum laude, in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.Partner, Flagship Sumit Khatod
Sumit Khatod is a Partner on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Sumit was a Vice President at Lee Equity Partners where he focused on investments in healthcare, business services, and financial services. Previously, he was an Associate at Francisco Partners, where he focused on investments in technology businesses, after spending two years at McKinsey & Co. Sumit holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Associate, Private Equity Alexander Kirschenbauer
Alexander Kirschenbauer is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Alexander was an investment banking Analyst at Barclays in the Technology Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Alexander holds a B.A. in Economics from Princeton University.Partner, Flagship Aneal Krishnan
Aneal Krishnan is a Partner on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Aneal was an Associate at Ripplewood Holdings, a New York-based private equity investment firm. Previously, he was an investment banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. in the Financial Institutions Group. In 2007, Aneal was deployed to Iraq with his U.S. Army reserve unit for a year-long combat tour where he served as an Infantry Officer. Aneal holds two B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.Vice President, Portfolio Optimization Alex Lev
Alex Lev is a Vice President on the Portfolio Optimization team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Alex was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he focused on technology, digital, and AI strategies for Fortune 100 clients across industries. Previously, Alex worked as a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in the Cybersecurity Strategy & Transformation practice. Alex holds a B.S. in Software Engineering from Iowa State University, where he graduated as a Wallace E. Barron Scholar.Senior Director, Investment Operations Julius Levitas
Julius Levitas is a Senior Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Julius was an Operations Analyst at Tricadia Capital, where he was responsible for trade capture, middle office, profit and loss reporting, and foreign exchange exposure monitoring. Previously, he worked at Hutchin Hill Capital as an Operations Specialist where he provided operational support to the firm’s multiple credit funds. Julius started his career at Greywolf Capital, where he handled the firm’s bank debt and CDS trading operations. Julius holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and is CFA charterholder.Associate, Credit Jayne Levy
Jayne Levy is an Associate on the Credit team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jayne was an investment banking Associate at TD Securities in the Leveraged Finance Group. There, she focused on structuring debt financings across a variety of industries for the execution of leveraged buyouts, mergers & acquisitions and refinancings. Jayne holds a B.S. in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University.Principal, Flagship Alice Li
Alice Li is a Principal on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Alice was an Associate at Crestview Partners, where she focused on investments in financial services, energy, media, and industrials. Previously, she was an investment banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley in the Financial Institutions Group. Alice holds a B.S., summa cum laude, in Finance from New York University and an M.B.A., with Distinction, from Harvard Business School.Associate, Investor Services Marema Lo
Marema Lo is an Associate on the Investor Services team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Marema was a Senior Representative on the Investor Services Team in the Alternatives Department at Brown Brothers Harriman. Marema holds a B.A in International Studies from American University in Washington, DC.Director, Controller Luci Long
Luci Long is a Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Luci was an Assistant Vice President at Cerberus Capital Management, where she focused on fund accounting of Credit and Private Equity strategies. Previously, she worked at Ernst & Young as an Acting Manager in the Financial Services Assurance practice. Luci holds a B.A. in Accounting and an M.S. in Information Systems from The City University of New York. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.Partner, Flagship Jay Longosz
Jay Longosz is a Partner on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jay was an Associate at OMERS Private Equity where he focused on investments in healthcare and business services. Previously, he was an investment banking Analyst at Harris Williams in the Diversified Industrials Group. Jay holds a B.A., cum laude, in Politics from Washington and Lee University and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.Executive Assistant Marie Louis-Gene
Marie Louis-Gene is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Marie was a Marketing Associate at Eaton Partners where she provided project management and marketing distribution support for the firm's North American private funds team.Technology Executive, Portfolio Optimization Miguel Louzan
Miguel Louzan is a Technology Executive on the Portfolio Optimization team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Miguel was Managing Director of Technology Innovation at Apollo where he focused on executing complex technology transformation, carve outs and integration for the firm’s portfolio companies. Previously, Miguel was the Chief Information & Technology Officer at Lifescan, where he executed the carve-out and standup of the company's independent technology operations. Prior to Lifescan he held CIO & CTO roles across various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and services industries. Miguel holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Cooreman’s University in Brussels and an executive MBA from Emory Business School.Senior Associate, Portfolio Optimization Kaitlyn MacGillis
Kaitlyn MacGillis is a Senior Associate on the Portfolio Optimization team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Kaitlyn was a Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, where she focused on operations and supply chain value levers for healthcare companies. Previously, she worked as a Supply Chain Analyst at Johnson & Johnson in the pharmaceutical sector. Kaitlyn holds a B.S. in Operations Research and Information Engineering from Cornell University, where she graduated as a Merrill Presidential Scholar.Associate, Private Equity Akhil Maddukuri
Akhil Maddukuri is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Akhil was an investment banking Analyst at Centerview Partners. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Akhil holds a B.S. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.Vice President, Credit Justin Magner
Justin Magner is a Vice President on the Credit Team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Justin was a Director at TD Cowen, where he focused on analyzing and evaluating credit opportunities and advising on special situations. Previously, he worked as a Senior Vice President at Houlihan Lokey in the Financial Restructuring Group, focusing on bankruptcies, restructurings, and financings. Justin holds a B.S. in Applied Economics & Management from Cornell University, and an M.B.A., with honors (Beta Gamma Sigma), from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Senior Associate, Finance Michelle Manitaras
Michelle Manitaras is a Senior Associate on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Michelle was a Client Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she provided operational support to financial advisors and their institutional clients. Michelle holds a B.S. in Finance from Manhattan College.Associate, Private Equity Dante Mascarin
Dante Mascarin is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Dante was an investment banking Associate at Goldman Sachs in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Dante holds a B.A. in Honors Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University and a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Western University.Senior Associate, Finance Jake Mason
Jake Mason is a Senior Associate on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jake was a Senior Associate at KPMG, where he focused on financial statement audits of alternative investment clients. Jake holds a B.S. in Accounting and an M.S. in Accounting from University of Delaware. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.Managing Director, Finance & Operations Jason McAuliffe
Jason McAuliffe is a Managing Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jason was Vice President of Operations at The Raine Group where he led portfolio operations and supported other strategic initiatives for the firm. Prior to The Raine Group, he was the Controller of South Dakota Trust Company after working as an Audit Senior Manager at Deloitte where he served global financial services firms and worked on various transactions including M&A, IPOs, spin-offs and reorganizations. While at Deloitte, Jason was selected to serve in the Office of the CEO from 2012-2014. Jason holds an M.B.A. from Hofstra University and a B.B.A. from Adelphi University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.Executive Assistant Mizuki McLaurine
Mizuki McLaurine is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Mizuki was a receptionist at Benefit Street Partners, where she supported the facilities and administration team. Prior to Benefit Street Partners, she was a loan coordinator at Madison Mortgage Services, Inc. Mizuki holds a B.F.A. in Visual Arts from The State University of New York at Old Westbury.Senior Associate, CRM & Reporting Soraida Medina
Soraida Medina is a Senior Associate on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Soraida was a Senior Administrative Assistant at The Riverside Company, where she provided operational support to the Strategic Analysis & Sourcing and Information Technology teams. Soraida holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration from Marymount Manhattan College.Administrative Floater Taylor Mellon
Taylor Mellon is an Administrative Floater at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Taylor was a college student. She graduated with a B.S. in Biology and Spanish from Temple University.Vice President, Finance Laura Meng
Laura Meng is a Vice President on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Laura worked at Oaktree Capital Management, where she was an Assistant Vice President of fund accounting and operations for emerging markets debt strategies before transitioning to a research analyst role. Prior to Oaktree, she worked at JPMorgan as a Product Controller on the equity derivatives desk. Laura began her career at Ernst & Young in the financial services assurance practice. She holds a BCom in Accounting and Finance from the University of Auckland, and an MS in Accountancy from Baruch College, CUNY. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.Facilities Coordinator Berto Mestre
Berto Mestre is a Facilities Coordinator at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Berto was a Facilities Coordinator at Benefit Street Partners, where he focused on coordinating with vendors and building management on daily maintenance in office operations as well as managing pantries and office supplies.
Principal, Flagship Matthew Middleton
Matthew Middleton is a Principal on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Matt was a Vice President at TPG Capital where he focused primarily on investments in business services, industrials, and energy. Previously, he was an investment banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan. Matt holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Georgetown University.Director, ESG Yana Mitelman
Yana Mitelman is the Director of ESG at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Yana was an ESG Director at King Street Capital Management, where she led ESG integration efforts across the firm. Prior to King Street, she was an investment banking VP at Deutsche Bank in the Consumer & Retail coverage group. Previously, she was a consultant at PwC. Yana holds a B.S. from Cornell University and an M.B.A from Harvard Business School.Director, Finance & Operations Colin Moriarty
Colin Moriarty is a Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Colin was a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting where he focused on finance strategy and transformation for clients across private equity, healthcare and consumer industries. Previously, he worked at The Siegfried Group as a Senior Manager, advising clients on accounting and finance related matters, before beginning his career at BDO. Colin holds a B.S. in Accounting from Bentley University, M.S. in Accounting from Queens College, and is a Certified Public Accountant.Vice President, Investment Operations Patrick Mulhern
Patrick Mulhern is a Vice President on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Patrick was an Operations Manager at MSD Partners. There, he focused on trade capture, middle office, loan closings and trade settlements in support of the High Yield Credit and Private Lending strategies. Prior to MSD Partners, he worked in similar roles at Shelter Growth Capital Partners and Tilden Park Capital Management. Before Tilden Park, Patrick was Vice President, Operations at MatlinPatterson Global Advisers where he worked on building out the operations for a new distressed credit hedge fund the firm launched alongside its private equity vehicles. Patrick began his career at Davidson Kempner Capital Management where he held various operational and middle office roles. Patrick holds a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from New York University’s Stern School of Business.Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner Ramzi Musallam
Ramzi Musallam is the CEO and Managing Partner of Veritas Capital as well as a Founding Member of the Firm's first institutional fund raised in 1998. Previously he worked at Pritzker & Pritzker, the private equity group then led by Jay Pritzker and prior to that at Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. Ramzi began his career at J.P. Morgan in the Structured Finance Division. Ramzi holds a B.A., cum laude, in Mathematical Economics from Colgate University and an M.B.A., with High Honors, from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.Associate, Investor Services Nikola Muyot
Nikola Muyot is an Associate on the Investor Services team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas Capital, Nikola was a Junior Developer at Diversify Games, a fantasy football startup. He holds a B.S. in Philosophy from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam.Principal, Flagship Bahaa Naamani
Bahaa Naamani is a Principal on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Bahaa was a Principal at American Securities where he focused on investments in healthcare and industrials. Previously, he worked at Citigroup in the Alternative Asset Group within the Investment Banking Division. Bahaa holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Associate, Private Equity Jonah Nawabi
Jonah Nawabi is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jonah worked as an investment banking Analyst at Citigroup in the Media & Telecom Group. There, he focused on M&A as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Jonah holds a B.B.A., summa cum laude, from The University of Michigan.Associate, Private Equity Harrison Nicholas
Harrison Nicholas is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Harrison was an investment banking Analyst at Barclays in the Natural Resources Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Harrison holds a B.S. from Cornell University.Director, Investor Services Christina O'Donnell
Christina O'Donnell is a Director on the Investor Services team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Christina was Director of Investor Services at Bardin Hill Investment Partners. Previously, she was Director of Investor Services at Centerbridge Partners, before beginning her career in account management and fund accounting for global hedge fund services firms. Christina has B.S. in Accounting from the University of Hartford.Managing Director, Tax Jacklyn O'Donnell
Jacklyn O'Donnell is a Managing Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jacklyn was the Head of Tax Reporting at Global Infrastructure Partners, where she managed the firm’s global internal and external tax compliance responsibilities. Prior to Global Infrastructure Partners, she was a Tax Manager at York Capital Management after beginning her career in public accounting at Ernst & Young’s financial service tax practice. Jackie holds a B.S. in Accountancy from SUNY Binghamton University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.Senior Associate, Human Capital & Office Operations Alisa Osmanovic
Alisa Osmanovic is a Senior Associate on the Human Capital team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Alisa was a Human Resources Associate at GoldenTree Asset Management. Prior to GoldenTree, she was a Human Resources Generalist at Dun & Bradstreet, before beginning her career at FirstService Residential as a Human Resources Coordinator. Alisa has a B.A. in Human Resources with a minor in Business Administration from Rutgers University.Vice President, Vantage Albert Pan
Albert Pan is a Vice President on the Vantage Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Albert worked at Vector Capital, where he focused on investments in technology businesses. Previously, he worked at Evercore on the technology M&A team. Albert holds a B.A. in Financial Economics and Mathematics from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.Director, Assistant General Counsel Christopher Pantuso
Christopher Pantuso is a Director, Assistant General Counsel on the Legal & Compliance team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Chris was an associate in the Global Finance group of Paul Hastings LLP. Previously, he worked as an associate in the Finance group at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Chris holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and a J.D. from Cornell Law School.Vice President, Flagship Hardik Patel
Hardik Patel is a Vice President on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Hardik was a Vice President at Permira, where he focused on buyout investments in the technology sector. Previously, he was a Principal at Onex Partners investing across a range of industries after beginning his career as an investment banking analyst at Barclays. Hardik holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he graduated as an Arjay Miller Scholar.Director, Associate General Counsel Nicole Pennycooke
Nicole Pennycooke is a Director, Associate General Counsel on the Legal & Compliance team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Nicole was an Associate Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC focusing on legal matters relating to their fund formation and fundraising efforts. Nicole began her career as an Associate in the Investment Funds Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Nicole holds an A.B. from Princeton University and a J.D. from The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.Vice President, Capital Markets Laura Pettinelli
Laura Pettinelli is a Vice President on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Laura was an Associate at Evercore in the Private Capital Advisory Group, focused on GP and LP secondary transactions. Previously, Laura was an investment banking Associate at Credit Suisse in the Financial Sponsors Group, focused on structuring and executing leveraged buyouts, dividend recapitalizations, and other debt financings. Laura began her career in international investment arbitration at The World Bank Group in the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. Laura holds a B.A. from The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs, a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Associate, Finance Terra Philips
Terra Philips is an associate on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Terra was a Senior Treasury Analyst at Wabtec Corporation, where she focused on cash management within Europe and Africa. Terra holds a B.S. in Finance from Miami University.Senior Associate, Finance Meg Pieper
Meg Pieper is a Senior Associate on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Meg was an Associate at Deloitte, where she focused on financial statement audits of banking and capital markets clients. Meg holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Accountancy from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.Associate, Capital Formation Tessa Piontkowski
Tessa Piontkowski is an Associate on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Tessa was an Investment Banking Analyst at BMO Capital Markets in the Financial Sponsors Group. There, she focused on executing leveraged buyouts as well as other debt financings. Tessa holds a B.B.A., summa cum laude, in Finance and Economics from Villanova University School of Business.Partner Benjamin Polk
Benjamin (Buddy) Polk is a Partner at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Buddy was a Senior Partner with the law firm of Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP where his practice focused on the areas of mergers & acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, corporate finance, corporate governance and securities regulation, with special focus on private equity. During his legal career, Buddy worked with Veritas on virtually every major transaction Veritas had been involved in since its founding. Buddy holds a B.A., with High Honors, from Hobart College and a J.D. from Cornell Law School.Vice President, Flagship Ethan Portnoy
Ethan Portnoy is a Vice President on the Flagship Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Ethan was a Vice President at Bain Capital, where he focused on private equity investments in healthcare, industrials, and consumer goods. Ethan holds a B.A. summa cum laude, in Economics from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A from Harvard Business School, where he graduated as a Baker Scholar.Associate, Private Equity Matthew Presutti
Matthew Presutti is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Matt was an investment banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs in the Healthcare Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Matt holds a B.A. in Economics from The University of Chicago.Executive Protection and Chauffeur Alain Rizko
Alain Rizko is an Executive Protection and Chauffeur at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Alain Rizko worked for G9 group as Executive Protection/Chauffeur. Alain holds an Associate’s degree from New York City Technical College.Director, Controller Gary Robbins
Gary Robbins is a Director on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Gary was a Vice President at KKR where he managed the operational and reporting functions for KKR’s strategic partnerships and special purpose vehicles. Prior to KKR, he was a Senior Associate at PwC. Gary holds an MBA in Professional Accounting from Rutgers University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.Facilities Associate Jocelyn Romero
Jocelyn Romero is a Facilities Associate at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jocelyn was an office assistant at an employment agency. Jocelyn is working towards an Associate’s degree in business administration.Managing Director, Capital Markets Clark Ryan
Clark Ryan is a Managing Director on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Clark was a Managing Director at Macquarie Capital where he covered financial sponsors and worked on a range of financing and investment banking transactions. Prior to the role in the Financial Sponsor Coverage Group, he worked in the Leveraged Finance and Industrials Investment Banking teams. Previously, he was an analyst at Ernst and Young Corporate Finance focusing on a range of M&A and restructuring transactions. Clark holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin.Vice President, Finance Kathleen Ryan
Kathleen Ryan is a Vice President on the Finance & Operations team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Kathleen was a Senior Associate at PwC, where she focused on financial statement audits of alternative investment clients. Kathleen holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Accountancy from Binghamton University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.Executive Assistant Mel Sarki
Mel Sarki is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Mel was an Executive Assistant at TRK Consulting where she provided administrative and operational support to the Founder and the firm’s clients. Mel holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Rutgers University.Principal, Capital Markets Nicolas Schäufele
Nicolas Schäufele is a Principal on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Nic was an Executive Director at UBS in the Leveraged Finance and Financial Sponsors Group, where he covered financial sponsors and worked on a range of financing transactions. Previously, he was an Associate at Black Diamond Capital Management after beginning his career as an investment banking Analyst at UBS in the Leveraged Finance Group. Nic holds an M.S., with Distinction, from the University of Oxford and a B.S., with Distinction, from the University of Mannheim.Associate, Private Equity Andrew Scherr
Andrew Scherr is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Andrew was an investment banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs in the Healthcare Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Andrew holds a B.A. in American Studies from Cornell University.Executive Assistant Asia Schofield
Asia Schofield is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Asia was an Administrative Assistant to the CEO at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, a boutique investment bank and broker-dealer. Previously, she worked as the Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Lladro USA, a luxury porcelain company. Asia holds a B.S. in Philosophy and a minor in Computer Science from SUNY Oneonta.Managing Director, Credit Rushin Shah
Rushin Shah is a Managing Director on the Credit team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Rushin was the Founding Partner at Nine27 Capital Management, a hedge fund focused on global consumer companies. Prior to Nine27, Rushin worked as an Analyst at Citadel Global Equities, Senior Analyst at Point72 Asset Management, Principal at Apollo, and VP at Morgan Stanley specializing in equity and credit investments across various industries including consumer, business services, aerospace and defense, travel, gaming, and media. Previously, he held roles in the Sports Advisory Group at Société Générale and in leveraged finance at CIBC World Markets. Rushin holds dual degrees in Finance and Accounting from the Ohio State University.Executive Assistant Lauren Shefsky
Lauren Shefsky is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Lauren was an Executive Assistant at Eagle Bulk Shipping. Lauren holds a BA in Business from the University of Central Florida and an M.B.A. from Florida Atlantic University.Head of Investor Relations Natasha Siegal
Natasha Siegal is the Head of Investor Relations on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Natasha was Head of Investor Relations at the private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners where she was responsible for investor fundraising, communications, and relations. Prior to Paine Schwartz Partners, she was a Senior Associate at Graham Partners where she played a key role in managing the firm’s communications with investors. Previously, Natasha was an investment banking Analyst at UBS in the Global Industrial Group. Natasha holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from Amherst College and an M.B.A from Columbia Business School.Senior Associate, Credit Abel Solomon
Abel Solomon is a Senior Associate on the Credit team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Abel was an investment banking Vice President at Citi in the Financial Technology Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings across payments, software, and tech-enabled services. Abel holds a B.A. in Economics from Binghamton University.Principal, Vantage Erica Son
Erica Son is a Principal on the Vantage Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Erica was a Vice President at Arlington Capital Partners where she focused on investments in the aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries. Previously, Erica was an Associate at Thomas H. Lee Partners, where she focused on investments in the consumer and healthcare industries. Erica began her career as an Investment Banking Analyst at the Blackstone Group. Erica holds a B.S. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.Technology Executive, Portfolio Optimization Ayikudy Srikanth
Ayikudy (Sri) Srikanth is a Technology Executive on the Portfolio Optimization team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Sri was Chief Technology Officer at Frontline Education and charted Frontline's technology vision and spearheaded the global product development, cloud Infrastructure, IT and security organizations. Prior to Frontline, Sri held global product management and technology leadership roles at several private equity backed software companies including Lanyon/Cvent and ESG Global. Sri holds an MBA from Babson College, an MS in electrical engineering from Purdue University, and a BS in electronics engineering from Anna University (India).Partner, Co-Head of Flagship Private Equity Daniel Sugar
Daniel Sugar is a Co-Head of Flagship Private Equity and a Partner at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Dan worked for the restructuring investment bank Miller Buckfire & Co. There, he advised corporations across a wide variety of industries including healthcare, industrials, telecom and retail on restructuring, bankruptcy, financing and M&A transactions. Dan holds a B.S.E. in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Executive Assistant Elizabeth Talansky
Elizabeth Talansky is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, Elizabeth was the Global Executive Assistant to the CEO of Absolut Elyx at Pernod Ricard.Senior Associate, Assistant General Counsel Abby Tasch
Abby Tasch is a Senior Associate, Assistant General Counsel on the Legal & Compliance team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Abby was an attorney at Cahill Gordon and Reindel LLP, where she focused on debt financing transactions and commercial lending. Previously, she worked as an associate in the Corporate and Securities group at Warshaw Burstein LLP. Abby holds a B.S. in Communications from Cornell University and a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.Executive Assistant Maureen Toomey
Maureen Toomey is an Executive Assistant at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Maureen was a Company Director at The Actors Project. Previously, she worked as a General Manager for Hamilton Point Granary and has appeared in numerous national commercials and musicals. Maureen holds a B.A. from Carthage College.Vice President, Vantage Rohun Vaidya
Rohun Vaidya is a Vice President on the Vantage Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Rohun was a Senior Associate at New Mountain Capital where he focused on private equity investments in the healthcare, life sciences and industrials sectors. He began his career as an analyst in the Private Credit and Capital Markets group at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Rohun holds a B.S. in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Facilities Associate Mary Anna Vega
Mary Anna Vega is a Facilities Associate at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Mary Anna was a Dental Assistant at Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry. Mary Anna has a B.S. in computer programming at STI College.Associate, Compliance Manisha Verma
Manisha Verma is an Associate on the Legal & Compliance team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Manisha was a Compliance Officer at Point72 Asset Management. Previously, she worked in Compliance at HAP Capital and UBS. Manisha holds a B.A. from St. Edward’s University and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.Associate, Private Equity Maximus Vitale
Maximus Vitale is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Max was an investment banking Associate at Jefferies in the Global Industrials Group. There, he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings, primarily across the aerospace & aviation sector. Max holds a B.S. in Finance with a Concentration in Alternative Investments from Fordham University.Associate, Capital Formation Ludmilla Von Oppenheim
Ludmilla Von Oppenheim is an Associate on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Ludmilla was a student at The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London where she received a LL.B Degree. Previously, Ludmilla was an intern at Veritas where she gained valuable experience and honed her skills in investor relations and fund marketing strategies.Associate, Private Equity Carolyn Vona
Carolyn Vona is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Carolyn was an investment banking Analyst at Bank of America Securities in the M&A Group. There, she focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions. Carolyn holds a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia.Associate, Private Equity Thomas Walker
Thomas Walker is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Thomas was an investment banking Analyst at Credit Suisse in the Technology Group where he focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Previously, he was an Analyst in the Private Fund Group at Credit Suisse. Thomas holds a B.A. in Economics from Brown University.Vice President, Vantage Matthew Weinsier
Matthew Weinsier is a Vice President on the Vantage Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Matt was an Associate at Court Square Capital Partners where he focused primarily on investments in the industrials sector. Previously, he was an investment banking analyst at Citigroup in the Power & Utilities Group. Matt holds a B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, in Economics from Wesleyan University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.Senior Associate, Capital Formation Kate Wright
Kate Wright is a Senior Associate on the Capital Markets & Capital Formation team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Kate was a Senior Associate on the Investor Relations team at Deerpath Capital Management, a lower middle market direct lending firm where she focused on investor communications, marketing, and project management. Previously, she worked at Cambridge Associates as a Senior Advisory Service Associate. Kate holds a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Denison University.Partner, Vantage Jeffrey Wu
Jeffrey Wu is a Co-Head of Vantage Private Equity and a Partner at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Jeff was a Partner and member of the Investment Committee at Behrman Capital where he focused on private equity transactions in the sectors of aerospace, defense, government services, healthcare and industrials. He began his career in investment banking in the Global Industrial and Technology group at Merrill Lynch. Jeff holds a B.S., cum laude, in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S., cum laude, in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.Associate, Private Equity Melissa Wu
Melissa Wu is an Associate on the Private Equity team at Veritas Capital. Prior to Veritas, Melissa was an investment banking Analyst at UBS in the Media & Telecom Group. There, she focused on structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity capital offerings. Melissa holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.