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OUR TEAM

Board of Directors members

PROVIDENCE TRUST Executive Team

Randy Butler
Randy Butler
Managing Director & Global Chief Risk Officer
Core Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for global risk and security management, including enterprise risk management, investment risk control, cybersecurity and anti-fraud functions.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining PROVIDENCE TRUST, he held senior management positions at multiple asset management and investment firms, responsible for portfolio review, stock index analysis and overall investment management.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Master's degree in Finance; completed senior management programs at a renowned business school; holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification.
Howard Simmons
Howard Simmons
Chief Investment Officer (Equity)
Core Responsibilities
Focus on equity investment and sustainable investment strategies, responsible for equity analysis, industry research and portfolio management.
Professional Experience
She has extensive experience in equity research and portfolio management, and held senior management positions at multiple asset management and investment institutions before joining the firm.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania; completed the Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School.
Fred Foster
Fred Foster
Head of Asset Management
Core Responsibilities
Responsible for private equity funds and private equity investment business, covering equity, fixed income, multi-asset, real estate and systematic investment.
Professional Experience
He led the integration and operational optimization of multiple investment and business departments at several investment institutions before joining the firm, focusing on improving investment efficiency.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Economics from Cornell University; completed the Executive Education Program at Stanford Business School.
Jeremy Gonzalez
Jeremy Gonzalez
Chief Investment Officer (Fixed Income)
Core Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the company's fixed income investment strategies, asset allocation and risk management, focusing on fixed income market research and portfolio construction.
Professional Experience
With more than 20 years of investment management experience, she led the management and optimization of global portfolios at senior management positions in previous firms.
Education & Qualifications
Rich professional experience in fixed income investment strategy, risk control and capital appreciation, providing solid support for the company's investment decisions.
Keith Bryant
Keith Bryant
Co-Head of Private Equity
Core Responsibilities
Member of the Leadership Committee, responsible for corporate private equity business with multi-billion dollar assets under management, covering multiple industries and regions.
Professional Experience
With over 20 years of private equity and investment management experience, he led cross-industry investment projects and provided strategic guidance at multiple investment institutions.
Education & Qualifications
Graduated from the University of Notre Dame; earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School; serves as a director of multiple portfolio companies.
Glenn Alexander
Glenn Alexander
Chief Information Officer & Head of Technology Transformation
Core Responsibilities
Focus on portfolio research, risk assessment and technology-driven market analysis, improving investment decision efficiency through technology and data.
Professional Experience
He held senior analytical and management positions at multiple investment and high-tech enterprises, providing technical and strategic consulting for the investment team.
Education & Qualifications
Completed Harvard Business School Executive Education; holds an MBA from San Jose State University, MA from UC Santa Cruz, and BA in Foreign Languages (summa cum laude) from San Jose State University.
Marcus Russell
Marcus Russell
Head of Global Research & Investment Strategy
Core Responsibilities
Assists in formulating the company's overall investment strategy, acts as CIO for managed accounts, and provides economic and strategic consulting for global private equity and credit investment.
Professional Experience
He has extensive experience in macroeconomic analysis, portfolio construction and risk management, providing professional guidance for multi-asset investment and the global investment committee.
Education & Qualifications
BA from Claremont McKenna College, MS and PhD in Finance from George Washington University; holds CFA and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certifications.
Troy Griffin
Troy Griffin
Head of Public Investor Relations & Financial Planning & Analysis
Core Responsibilities
Member of the Leadership Committee, supporting strategic decision-making, investor relations management, and overseeing financial planning, analysis and reporting functions.
Professional Experience
He has rich experience in capital market analysis, financial strategy and investor communication, providing data-driven decision support for multi-asset investment and corporate management.
Education & Qualifications
MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, BS from Rutgers University; holds the CFA certification.
Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor
Member of Private Equity Strategy
Core Responsibilities
Member of the Management Committee, participating in the work of multiple investment committees, and deeply involved in the execution and supervision of cross-industry investment projects.
Professional Experience
She served as an investment director at multiple investment institutions, responsible for portfolio management, industry analysis, risk control and strategic layout with excellent global investment management capabilities.
Education & Qualifications
BA in Economics from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management; completed Executive Education at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business; serves as a director of multiple portfolio companies.
Denise Scott
Denise Scott
Chief Operating Officer
Core Responsibilities
Member of the Leadership Committee and Operations Committee, responsible for operational management, strategic growth and investment product management.
Professional Experience
She held senior management positions at multiple well-known financial institutions, driving revenue growth of credit and structured products, and leading cross-departmental strategic projects for business optimization.
Education & Qualifications
MBA in Finance and Marketing from New York University, BS in Marketing and Psychology from Boston College; founder of an innovation and entrepreneurship platform, and a board member of multiple investment and educational institutions.