Hayfin Capital Management (Hayfin) has appointed Alexander Wolfman as Managing Director and Global Head of Business Development.Wolfman has over 20 years of experience in the alternative investment sector. He joins from Avenue Capital Group, where, in his role as a Senior Managing Director and a member of the firm’s Management Committee, he was responsible for institutional fundraising and investor relations across the global investment firm, as well as product and strategic development.
Prior to joining Avenue in 2004, Wolfman worked as an investment banker at Citigroup/Salomon Smith Barney, where he focused primarily on capital raising initiatives for private equity firms. He began his career as a corporate attorney with Schulte Roth & Zabel, where he focused on structuring and advisory work for the firm’s hedge fund and private equity clients.
Tim Flynn, CEO of Hayfin, says: “We are delighted to welcome Alex to the firm, who is highly respected in the sector and brings a wealth of talent and experience. Alex’s demonstrated commitment to client service, based on mutual trust and respect, as well as his thoughtful approach to business development, are in line with Hayfin’s core values. We very much look forward to him spearheading the new phase in our growth and development.”
Wolfman says: “I’m excited to join Hayfin, a world-class investment firm that is uniquely positioned to continue to successfully navigate a challenging market landscape. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with such a high-quality group of professionals, including a leadership team with a clear vision for future development based on shared principles including an unwavering focus on institutional integrity, close collaboration and partnership with investors, and overall investment excellence.”
