Hedge Fund Association Announces Results of 2021 Global Board of Directors Election

April 26, 2021

HFA Also Appoints New Regional Directors and Launches Private Equity and Venture Capital Committees

NEW YORK, NY – April 26, 2021 – The Hedge Fund Association (“HFA”), a leading international nonprofit trade and nonpartisan lobbying organization, is pleased to announce the results of its 2021 Global Board of Directors election. HFA members re-elected Nick Tootle, and elected Pamela Brylski, Lou Garcia, Alice Lyu and Bo Megginson. HFA Global Board members are all industry executives that serve for up to 2 consecutive 3-year terms.

“We are delighted to welcome HFA’s newest Global Board members, regional chapter directors and committee leaders,” said Lauri Goodwyn, HFA’s Global COO. “HFA is also excited to announce the launch of new committees focused on Private Equity and Venture Capital.”

“As our world deals with unprecedented challenges we do have reasons to be optimistic. HFA will continue to deliver valuable member benefits, including industry advocacy and virtual events, and we expect a strong return to in-person HFA event programs later this year,” said Mitch Ackles, HFA’s Global President.

Global Board Election Winners:

• Pamela Brylski, Global Board Member, Academic Committee Chair
• Lou Garcia, Global Board Member, Private Equity Committee Chair
• Alice Lyu, Global Board Member, Hong Kong Regional Director
• Bo Megginson, Global Board Member, Venture Capital Committee Chair
• Nick Tootle, Global Board Member, Partnership Committee Co-Chair, Regulatory Committee Member

Additional Regional and Committee Appointments:

• Benjamin Arnold, Southwest Regional Director
• Keith Diamond, Cybersecurity Committee Member
• Zack Ellison, West Coast Regional Director
• Gary Markham, Global Board Member, Family Office Committee Member
• Colin Nicholson, Southeast Regional Director 
• Anthony Novara, Midwest Regional Director
• Rajneesh Sethi, Cybersecurity Committee Member
• Richard Westmark, Texas Regional Director

About HFA
The Hedge Fund Association is a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance transparency, development and trust in alternative investments. HFA’s leaders are all elected and appointed volunteers that work on behalf of the entire alternative investment industry, including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate and wealth management firms, institutional investors, family offices and service providers. To learn more visit https://www.hedgefundassoc.org/.

HFA Contacts
Media: Mitch Ackles, 646-657-9230, mitch@hedgefundpr.net
Members: Barbara DeRespino, 917-846-6614, bderespino@hedgefundassoc.org
Sponsors: Camille Clemons, 312-221-5004, cclemons@cohencpa.com