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Salvatore Ferrara

Investor

Director, Business Development Team at Madison Dearborn Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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About

Salvatore Ferrara joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2026 as a Director on the Business Development Team. He previously worked as an Executive Director at PGIM Private Alternatives and held earlier roles at Capital Dynamics and Morgan Stanley. He earned a BA in Financial Services from San Diego State University.

Experience

  1. Madison Dearborn Partners, LLCDirector of Investor Relationscurrent2026 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  2. PGIM Private AlternativesExecutive Director2023 — 2026San Francisco, California, United States
  3. Capital DynamicsDirector of Business Development2023San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Capital DynamicsSenior Vice President Business Development2021 — 2023
  5. Capital DynamicsVice President Of Business Development2018 — 2021San Francisco, California
  6. Morgan StanleyInstitutional Consultant, Alternative Investments Director at Graystone Consulting2013 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  7. Morgan StanleyAssociate2011 — 2013Greater San Diego Area
  8. Lockton CompaniesSummer Associate2009Greater Los Angeles Area

Skills & more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Salvatore Ferrara?
Salvatore Ferrara joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2026 as a Director on the Business Development Team. He previously worked as an Executive Director at PGIM Private Alternatives and held earlier roles at Capital Dynamics and Morgan Stanley. He earned a BA in Financial Services from San Diego State University.
Where does Salvatore Ferrara work?
Salvatore Ferrara is Director, Business Development Team at Madison Dearborn Partners.
Where did Salvatore Ferrara go to school?
Salvatore Ferrara studied at San Diego State University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Financial Services in Business Administration); Universitat Mannheim, Germany (International Finance).

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