William Blair Appoints New Partners for 2026

William Blair Appoints New Partners for 2026

New William Blair Partners for 2026

The latest promotions reflect the dedication and contributions of these individuals to the firm’s mission. Each partner has demonstrated exceptional skills in their respective fields, contributing to the overall success of William Blair.

List of Newly Appointed Partners

  • Jamil Ali – Investment Banking, Chicago
  • Matthew Batterbury – Investment Banking, London
  • Derek Caracciola – Investment Banking, New York
  • Matthew Clark – Private Wealth Management, Baltimore
  • Jim Conniff – Investment Banking, Chicago
  • Mike Custar – Investment Banking, New York
  • Louie DiPalma – Equity Research, Chicago
  • Zach Dombrowski – Investment Banking, Boston
  • Matt Fleming – Investment Management, Baltimore
  • Josh Funt – Investment Banking, Atlanta
  • Blake Jones – Investment Banking, Atlanta
  • Bob Kendall – Investment Management, Chicago
  • Quinn Kolberg – Investment Banking, New York
  • Mike Nelson – Investment Banking, Denver
  • Josh Ollek – Investment Banking, Charlotte
  • Satya Pandey – Information Technology, Chicago
  • Dan Polsky – Investment Banking, New York
  • Robert Rumley – Private Wealth Management, Atlanta
  • Madelyn Schiller – Investment Management, Chicago
  • Andrew Sims – Private Wealth Management, Chicago
  • Derek Smith – Investment Banking, Chicago
  • Jerome Wallace – Investment Banking, New York
  • Laura Ward – Private Wealth Management, San Francisco
  • Scott Warren – Investment Banking, Charlotte
  • Brian Williams – Investment Banking, New York

About William Blair

William Blair is a leading global partnership specializing in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. The firm offers a range of advisory services and strategic solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of clients. As an independent and employee-owned organization, William Blair operates in over 20 offices worldwide, supported by strategic partnerships with firms like Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.