Cambridge Associates

Margaret Chen is Global Head of the Endowment & Foundation Practice and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, where she has worked as an investor for over 25 years managing portfolios for institutional investors. She previously headed the firm's OCIO business and was a senior consultant at Coopers & Lybrand Consulting. She holds a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard University and a BA from Yale University.

Samantha Davidson is President and Head of Global Investing and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, where she runs the firm's investment business and oversees its global investment platform. She has over 20 years in asset and wealth management, having previously led investment advisory and solutions work at Mercer and spent 17 years at Goldman Sachs in wealth and asset management roles. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a BS from Duke University, and is a CFA charterholder.

Alex Koriath is a Partner and EMEA Regional Head at Cambridge Associates, where he leads the Munich office and the EMEA Retirement, Insurance & Government Practice. He oversees the firm's business with pension and insurance clients across Europe and advises on strategy, risk management, and portfolio construction, with a focus on private investments across private markets and hedge funds. He previously served as Head of Manager Research for KPMG's investment advisory team and worked at Hewitt Bacon & Woodrow and Allianz Insurance Group, and holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA (Hons) from Portsmouth Business School.

Ashby Hatch is Head of Global Investment Research and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, where she has worked since 1993 and leads the firm's global research team, sets its strategic research priorities, and oversees resource allocation. She previously served as Global Head of the Public Investments Group, overseeing public equities research and due diligence on long-only equity managers, and earlier was a Vice President at Chase Investment Consulting Group. She holds a BS in Finance from the University of Virginia and is a CFA charterholder.

Brian McDonnell is a Partner at Cambridge Associates and Global Head of its Retirement, Insurance & Government Practice, which he oversees in support of more than 150 plan sponsors globally, including public, union, non-profit, and healthcare institutions. He joined the firm in 2008 and also serves clients directly as their outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO). Before Cambridge Associates, he worked at private equity firm Parthenon Capital and at Morgan Stanley, and he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics and Political Science from Williams College.

Caryn Slotsky is a Managing Director on the Private Investment Strategy Research team at Cambridge Associates, which she joined in 1987. She develops private investment analyses and thought leadership on topics such as market environments, portfolio construction, and private investment performance, and helped form the Private Investment Strategy Research team in 2011. She holds a BA in Journalism from The George Washington University.

Chris Ivey is Global Head of the Private Client Practice and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, based in London, leading a team serving family clients globally. He started at the firm in 2005 and has over 20 years of experience advising family offices and managing custom investment portfolios. Before Cambridge Associates, he was a Director at Almeida Capital, worked in Debt Capital Markets at Merrill Lynch, and began his career as a structured finance lawyer at Linklaters.

Eugene Snyman is a Partner and APAC Regional Head at Cambridge Associates, which he joined in 1998, with over 30 years of investment experience. He oversees the firm's work with clients across the Asia Pacific region — including family offices, superannuation funds, endowments and foundations, corporations, and government-related agencies — advising on investment policy, asset allocation, and manager selection, with a specialization in private investment programs. Before Cambridge Associates, he was a Portfolio Manager Associate with RMB Asset Management, and he holds an MS in Economics from the University of Johannesburg (R.A.U.) in South Africa.

Scolet Ma is a Senior Investment Director at Cambridge Associates, working in private market investments including fund investments, co-investments, and direct investments. Ma has expertise in China venture capital markets and experience in fund analysis, deal sourcing, private and public market investments, corporate finance, and capital markets.

Adam Lester is Head of Corporate Strategy and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, which he joined in 2022, working with the CEO and leadership team on strategic direction, partnerships, and M&A. Previously he was Head of Strategy in the Americas for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company serving financial services clients, and began his career in the Private Equity Division of Lehman Brothers. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, an MPhil in Classics from Cambridge University as a Fulbright Scholar, and a BA from Brown University.

Allison Azar is Managing Director of Global Client Solutions at Cambridge Associates. With over 15 years of experience in client service and business development serving institutional investors, she works with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and nonprofit organizations to address their investment and operational challenges.

Bryan Devereaux is the Chief Technology Officer at Cambridge Associates, where he has worked since 2014 and leads the firm's global information technology organization. He has over 20 years of industry experience and focuses on applying emerging technologies such as AI and advanced data analytics to support investment professionals. Before Cambridge Associates, he was an Executive Director at Omgeo, LLC (a DTCC company), where he led software development for trade matching systems including CTM, Oasys Global, and the ALERT SSI system, and he holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Endicott College.

Carrie Brown is Chief of Staff and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, which she joined in 2003. She works alongside the CEO on the firm's strategic priorities, corporate communications, and the Office of the CEO, and has previously held roles including Deputy Director of Global Investment Services, Deputy Director of Global Investment Research, Director of the Project Management Office, and Investment Director working with endowment clients. Before Cambridge Associates she was a management consultant at Monitor Group, and she holds an MBA from Harvard University and a BA from Wellesley College.

Dmitri Shadrin is Chief Operating Officer and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, where he oversees the firm's global business operations, data, and administrative functions. He has more than 20 years in asset and wealth management, previously serving as COO at Credit Suisse Asset Management USA, Director of Operations for the alternatives business at AllianceBernstein, and Global PMO Head and later Chief of Staff in wealth and asset management technology at JPMorgan Chase. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BS from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.

Jason Roberts is Chief Transformation Officer and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, where he has worked since 2014, leading strategic transformation initiatives with an emphasis on integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence. Before joining the firm, he spent 15 years at Sapient Corporation, most recently as Senior Vice President, and earlier worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Accenture. He holds a BS in Finance from the University of Connecticut.

Krista Matthews is the Global Head of Marketing at Cambridge Associates, where she directs the firm's global marketing function across segment marketing, public relations, client events, digital marketing, and brand strategy. She has been with the firm for nearly 25 years, previously serving as Head of Corporate Marketing and spending ten years in business development. She holds an MBA from Babson College and a BA from Syracuse University.

Kristen Tongberg leads the Investment Strategy Office and is a Partner at Cambridge Associates, which she joined in 2004, and she also serves as an OCIO for non-profit clients. Earlier in her career she worked as an Equity Research Analyst at MFS Investment Management and as an Investment Banking Analyst at Wheat First Butcher Singer. She holds an MBA from The University of Chicago and a BA in Economics and History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is a CFA charterholder.

Leslie Womble is Chief Human Capital Officer and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, where she leads the firm's global Human Capital strategy and team. She joined the firm in 2008, initially working in Global Investment Research before moving into Human Capital roles, including Head of Talent Development. She holds an MBA from Boston University and a BA in International Studies from American University.

Mary Pang is Global Head of Client Solutions and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, having rejoined the firm in 2024 after previously leading its Private Client and Family Office Practice from 2018 to 2023. She oversees the firm's global team of client directors and sits on its Leadership Team. Earlier in her career she was a Managing Director at JP Morgan Private Bank and held leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, and she holds a BSc in Finance and Economics from the University of London.

Melinda Wright is a Partner and Head of the Office of Global Citizenship at Cambridge Associates, where she leads efforts to increase diverse representation and integrate DEI and CSR goals across the business, and serves on the firm's Global DEI Council. She previously worked at the Walton Family Foundation on a $100M philanthropic diversity initiative, and held roles at Teach For America (including Senior VP of Alumni Diversity), Howard University, and Westminster School. She holds a JD/MA from George Washington University, a BA from Cornell University, and a certificate in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University.

Pamela Boone is the Chief Financial Officer and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, where she leads the firm's accounting and finance teams and oversees budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. She previously spent nearly two decades at State Street, most recently as Head of Global Client Service Solutions, and held finance leadership roles at Investors Bank and Trust, Bank of Boston, FleetBoston Financial Corporation, and Unisys Corporation. She holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Accounting from Howard University.

Scott Zoltowski is the Chief Legal Officer and a Partner at Cambridge Associates, which he joined in 2017, where he oversees the Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, and Internal Audit functions and their global teams. He previously served as Global Chief Counsel for Mercer, supporting its global investment businesses. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University School of Law and a BA in economics from Trinity College.