Pantheon appoints BlackRock private markets digital chief
Pantheon has appointed BlackRock private markets chief digital officer Arnab Mazumdar as partner and chief data and innovation officer, alongside two new managing directors.
Mazumdar will spearhead the firm’s digital and data innovation. He is tasked with building on Pantheon’s digital transformation strategy, including the firm’s data capabilities and analytics.
He joins Pantheon after 16 years at BlackRock, where he held several leadership positions, including chief digital officer for BlackRock private markets and co-founder and chief operating officer of the multi-asset solutions group, the firm’s multi-asset private markets investment team.
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Meanwhile, Christian D’Amico and Brian Hanson have come onboard as managing directors.
D’Amico will serve as head of German speaking Europe, overseeing client servicing and business development across the firm’s portfolio of solutions in private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate.
His role encompasses traditional closed ended funds, individual customised accounts, and semi-liquid solutions targeting the private wealth channel, including the Pantheon Global Private Equity fund.
Hanson is managing director in the firm’s US private wealth division, which oversees the AMG Pantheon Fund, with approximately $3.7bn (£2.8bn) in assets under management.
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“These new hires reflect our commitment to expanding Pantheon’s established presence in key growth areas of the industry, and to continuing to put innovation at the heart of everything we do,” said Kathryn Leaf, partner, co-head of investment and incoming chief executive at Pantheon.
“I am delighted to welcome Arnab to the team to lead our digital and data transformation strategy. Additionally, as we continue to serve a wider range of clients in growing global markets, Christian and Brian bring added depth and expertise to our investor relations team.”
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