About
Scott Richland is President of Oak Arbor Asset Management, LLC and formerly served as Chief Investment Officer at the California Institute of Technology. He holds an MBA from Stanford and has extensive board experience across investment, financial services, and other sectors, including current roles at John Muir Health System and Jiko Inc., as well as prior board positions at organizations including Hydra-Electric, Inc., United Educators, and American International Group Life Insurance Companies. His background spans portfolio management, asset allocation, business acquisitions, and institutional and ultra-high-net-worth client portfolio management.
Experience
- Oak Arbor Asset Management, LLCPresidentcurrent2025 — presentNorth America
- John Muir HealthMember of Finance Committee2026Walnut Creek, California, United States
- John Muir HealthMember of the Investment Committee2023 — 2026Walnut Creek, California, United States
- Global Innovation Fund (GIF)Chair, Investment Committee2025 — 2026Menlo Park, California, United States
- UHNW SFOInvestment Advisory Committee Member2025 — 2026United States
- Fin CapitalSenior Advisor2025 — 2026San Francisco, California, United States
- JikoBoard Member - Chair of Risk Committee2024 — 2026San Francisco Bay Area
- Pasadena Private LendingBoard Member2023 — 2026Pasadena, CA
- Jewish Community Foundation of Los AngelesInvestment Committee Member2015 — 2026Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Lunada Bay Investors, LLCPresident2010 — 2026Orinda, California, United States
- Foldax Inc.Board Member/Board Observer2017 — 2026Irvine, CA
- CaltechChief Investment Officer2010 — 2024Pasadena, CA
- United Educators Insurance , a Reciprocal Risk Retention GroupBoard Member (Subscriber’s Advisory Board)2017 — 2019United States
- AIG Life and Retirement CompaniesBoard Of Directors2010 — 2016Los Angeles/Houston
- ANDELL HOLDINGS, LLCPresident2003 — 2009
- AIG Global InvestmentManaging Director2000 — 2003Los Angeles
- SunAmerica Inc.Senior VP of HR/Executive VP of Operations1997 — 2000
- SunAmerica FinancialExecutive VP1995 — 2000
- SunAmericaSenior VP & Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer1993 — 1996
- SunAmerica Inc.Portfolio Officer, Corporate Finance Group1990 — 1993Los Angeles
- Act III CommunicationsDirector, Corporate Development1989 — 1990
- Citicorp North AmericaSenior Associate1987 — 1989Greater Los Angeles Area
- Amherst AssociatesResearch Associate1983 — 1985
Skills & more
Analytical Skills1Leadership1Change ManagementMentoringBoard LevelStart-up VenturesVenture FinancingCorporate Venture CapitalFinancial AnalysisBusiness AnalysisMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Investments63
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Due DiligenceEquitiesSecuritiesRisk ManagementFinanceBankingSwapsFixed IncomeFinancial ServicesPortfolio ManagementCorporate FinanceInsurance- Series 7 and 63 (inactive) — FINRA
From Scott's professional profile.
Colleagues at Fin Capital
Allison Leake
Vice President at Fin Capital
Chris Johnson
Analyst at Fin Capital
Christian Ostberg
General Partner at Fin Capital
Claire Beale
Sr. Executive Assistant at Fin Capital
Daria Davydenko
Vice President at Fin Capital
Domenica Cevallos
Associate at Fin Capital
Emy Donovan
Venture Partner at Fin Capital
Fan Wen
Principal & Director of AI at Fin Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Scott Richland?
- Scott Richland is President of Oak Arbor Asset Management, LLC and formerly served as Chief Investment Officer at the California Institute of Technology. He holds an MBA from Stanford and has extensive board experience across investment, financial services, and other sectors, including current roles at John Muir Health System and Jiko Inc., as well as prior board positions at organizations including Hydra-Electric, Inc., United Educators, and American International Group Life Insurance Companies. His background spans portfolio management, asset allocation, business acquisitions, and institutional and ultra-high-net-worth client portfolio management.
- Where does Scott Richland work?
- Scott Richland is Senior Advisor at Fin Capital.
- Where did Scott Richland go to school?
- Scott Richland studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA, Finance/Accounting); UCLA (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude, Political Science and Government (Public Administration)).
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