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New Holland Capital Elevates Leadership for Future Growth Strategies

New Holland Capital (NHC), an alternative asset management firm, has officially announced the promotions of several key members within its leadership team to support ongoing growth and diversification in investment strategies. These moves reflect the firm's commitment to creating diversified absolute return strategies that aim to identify unique alpha-generating opportunities for its institutional clients.

The promotions include Chris Bridges, Dan Grodziak, Andrew Parchman, Conner Murphy, and Omar Qaiser, elevated to the position of partners, with Nick Rontiris being appointed as President. These new roles are effective immediately and demonstrate NHC's dedication to fostering talent and leadership within the company, ensuring it remains competitive and innovative in a dynamic market.

Scott Radke, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer of New Holland Capital, expressed his enthusiasm for these promotions, emphasizing that the firm's growth and evolving success are direct results of the incredible talent they have on board. Radke noted, "These appointments will further position New Holland for our next chapter of growth and innovation, as we seek to deliver broadly diversified, absolute return focused strategies across niche investment styles in public and private markets."

Overview of Key Promotions

• - Nick Rontiris has been appointed as President and will continue his role as General Counsel. As a member of the management committee, he is intricately involved in developing and executing the business strategy for NHC. His responsibilities also encompass governance issues, structuring matters, and operating within the investment committee.

• - Chris Bridges, now a partner, has been a prominent figure in leading New Holland’s investment activities within liquid markets. His role involves sourcing and evaluating investments for client portfolios and managing the investment research team, along with being part of the investment committee.

• - Dan Grodziak, also newly appointed as a partner, will oversee the firm's quantitative research team. His team is crucial in ensuring the integrity of investment-related data, managing analytical tools, and conducting proprietary investment research—a cornerstone of NHC's strategy.

• - Conner Murphy shares responsibilities similar to Bridges, focusing on liquid market investments and supporting management of the investment research team, alongside his role in the investment committee.

• - Andrew Parchman, now a partner, will lead NHC's investment activities in private assets, focusing on sourcing and monitoring strategic investments. He is likewise a member of the investment committee.

• - Omar Qaiser, who heads Plum Island Partners (PIP), New Holland’s internal investment and operations platform, assumes the role of partner as well as managing principal. His duties include overseeing trading operations, accounting, and treasury functions, which are essential as NHC scales and enhances its trading capabilities.

In July of this year, NHC launched Plum Island Partners, aimed at enhancing recruitment and operational infrastructure necessary for expanding the firm’s client fund management.

Currently, New Holland Capital takes pride in managing over $6.8 billion in discretionary assets, steering focus primarily on absolute return and credit strategies. This recent reshuffle among senior leadership is a strategic move designed to bolster the firm's ability to pinpoint investment opportunities and maintain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving financial landscape.

About New Holland Capital

New Holland Capital, LLC is an asset management firm specializing in alternative investments. With a focus on generating alpha through diverse strategies and an affinity for niche opportunities often led by emerging portfolio managers, NHC aims to serve institutional clients effectively. For further information, visit New Holland Capital.