StepStone Group Announces Partner and Managing Director Promotions

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StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP) announces the appointment of 10 new partners and 10 managing directors as of February 3, 2021. The new partners have significantly contributed to the firm's growth, with Scott Hart highlighting their pivotal roles in innovation and success. StepStone oversees $313 billion in private markets allocations, with $72 billion in assets under management, serving a diverse clientele, including pension funds and family offices. The firm focuses on tailored investment solutions across various asset classes, including private equity and real estate.

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• Appointment of 10 partners and 10 managing directors strengthens leadership team.
• Expands expertise in venture capital, private debt, and business development.
• StepStone oversees $313 billion in private markets allocations, showcasing substantial market presence.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP), a global private markets investment firm, has named 10 new partners and 10 new managing directors.

Partner and Co-CEO Scott Hart said, “StepStone has always looked to hire the best people, retain them, and provide an environment for them to thrive and innovate. This year’s class of partners and managing directors have excelled over the course of their careers, playing an instrumental role in the firm’s growth and success. I could not be prouder to work alongside them.”

2021 Partner Class:

• Brian Borton joined StepStone in 2012 and is based in La Jolla. He is a member of the private equity team and focuses on venture capital and growth equity investments.
• Andrew Callahan joined StepStone in 2010 and is based in New York. He is a member of the private equity team and focuses on venture capital and growth equity investments, as well as small market buyouts.
• Giada De Mattia joined StepStone in 2013 and is based in Rome. She is a member of the business development team and manages client relationships in Italy.
• Ariel Goldblatt joined StepStone in 2019 and is based in New York. She is a member of the private debt team and focuses on co-investments.
• Jennifer Ishiguro joined StepStone in 2019 and is based in La Jolla. She is a member of the legal and compliance team, serving as the firm’s Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
• Varun Kapoor joined StepStone in 2016 and is based in Sydney. He is a member of the infrastructure and real assets team, serving as the team’s Head of Investment Operations.
• Jan Kuhlmann joined StepStone in 2016 and is based in Zurich. He is a member of the private debt team and focuses on direct lending strategies in the US and Europe.
• Jeremy Matz joined StepStone in 2018 and is based in New York. He is a member of the finance and accounting team, serving as the firm’s Head of Tax.
• David Park joined StepStone in 2019 and is based in La Jolla. He is a member of the finance and accounting team, serving as the firm’s Chief Accounting Officer.
• Natalie Walker joined StepStone in 2010 and is based in La Jolla. She is a member of the private equity team and focuses on small market buyouts and secondaries.

New Managing Directors:

• Christopher Bernadino, Information Technology, La Jolla
• Song Won Chon, Business Development, New York
• Alesia Dawidowicz, Private Debt, Zurich
• Jennifer Dazzo, Investor Relations, La Jolla
• Jee Young Kim, Business Development, Seoul
• Sangeeta Kulkarni, Finance & Accounting, La Jolla
• Lisa Larsson, Data Science & Engineering, New York
• Orla Walsh, Private Debt, London
• Randy Wang, Private Equity, Beijing
• Kimberly Zeitvogel, Finance & Accounting, Charlotte

About StepStone

StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services to its clients. As of September 30, 2020, StepStone oversaw $313 billion of private markets allocations, including $72 billion of assets under management. StepStone’s clients include some of the world’s largest public and private defined benefit and defined contribution pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies, as well as prominent endowments, foundations, family offices and private wealth clients, which include high-net-worth and mass affluent individuals. StepStone partners with its clients to develop and build private markets portfolios designed to meet their specific objectives across the private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate asset classes.

Media Contact:

Brian Ruby/Chris Gillick, ICR
StepStonePR@icrinc.com
(203) 682-8268

FAQ

What recent leadership changes occurred at StepStone Group?

StepStone Group appointed 10 new partners and 10 new managing directors on February 3, 2021.

How much private market capital does StepStone manage?

As of September 30, 2020, StepStone manages $72 billion in assets, overseeing a total of $313 billion in private markets allocations.

What asset classes does StepStone focus on?

StepStone specializes in private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and real estate investment solutions.

Who is the Co-CEO of StepStone Group?

Scott Hart serves as the Co-CEO of StepStone Group.

Where is StepStone Group headquartered?

StepStone Group is headquartered in New York.