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Cresset Hires Melissa Karetny as Executive Managing Director and Chief People Officer

PRIVATEFeb 19, 2025

Position

Managing Director

Company

Cresset

Melissa Karetny
mkaretny@cressetcapital.com
ChicagoFinanceFintech

Description

Cresset announced the hiring of Melissa Karetny as the Executive Managing Director and Chief People Officer. Melissa brings more than 20 years of experience as a human resources leader with demonstrated success driving people strategy, innovation, and execution of coaching and talent development across various sectors.

Quick answer

Cresset Hires Melissa Karetny as Executive Managing Director and Chief People Officer (February 19, 2025). Cresset is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Who is the new Managing Director at Cresset?
Cresset named Melissa Karetny Managing Director, announced February 19, 2025.
What did Cresset announce on February 19, 2025?
Cresset announced the hiring of Melissa Karetny as the Executive Managing Director and Chief People Officer. Melissa brings more than 20 years of experience as a human resources leader with demonstrated success driving people strategy, innovation, and execution of coaching and talent development across various sectors.
What does Cresset do?
Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients.
Where is Cresset based?
Cresset is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Elevate Credit (February 18, 2025), Fora Financial (February 19, 2025), Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) (February 18, 2025) and Aon plc (February 18, 2025) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Cresset.

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Company Information

Company

Cresset

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client's vision of success. We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.

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