Aeolus Announces Leadership Promotions
Aeolus Capital Management Ltd. (“Aeolus”) today announced senior leadership promotions and the addition of new members to the Aeolus partnership.
Effective immediately, Andrew Bernstein (Managing Partner and Co-Head of Portfolio Management) will become Chief Executive Officer of Aeolus. Also effective immediately, Chris Grasso (Managing Partner and Co-Head of Portfolio Management) and Trevor Jones (Managing Partner) have been elected Co-Chairmen of the Board.
Messrs. Bernstein, Grasso and Jones have, since January 2017, comprised a Management Committee which oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic leadership of Aeolus on behalf of the Board. Following these announcements, the Management Committee’s function will remain unchanged. Mr. Bernstein and Mr. Grasso will also continue to serve as Co-Heads of Portfolio Management.
Frank Fischer (Partner and Chief Analytics Officer), who has been with Aeolus since 2006 and plays a key leadership role within the firm, has been elected to the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Henry Kingham (Portfolio Manager) and Daina Casling (General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer) have each been made partner in recognition of their contribution to the firm since joining in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Mr. Kingham and Ms. Casling join a total partnership of eight individuals, which also includes Evan Winters (Partner and Portfolio Manager) and Jason McAlpine (Partner, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer), each of whom acceded to partner in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
Since early 2017, Aeolus has been majority-owned by entities controlled by Elliott Management Corporation and the Operating Principals of Wand Partners. Aeolus has thrived in this partnership structure, strengthening its franchise by delivering robust risk adjusted performance in challenging market conditions, diversifying its investor base, and continuing to fulfill the coverage needs of its trading partners within the reinsurance and retrocession markets. The aforementioned leadership promotions and partnership expansion will allow Aeolus to consolidate and expand upon its industry leadership position in what is an increasingly attractive market environment.
Aeolus Capital Management Ltd. manages capital on behalf of investors seeking the superior risk adjusted returns and diversification benefits available from investing in the property catastrophe reinsurance and retrocession market. Aeolus is based in Bermuda, a global reinsurance market, and manages over $4 billion of assets under management on behalf of institutional investors globally.
Elliott Management Corporation manages approximately $40.2 billion of assets. Its flagship fund, Elliott Associates, L.P., was founded in 1977, making it one of the oldest funds of its kind under continuous management. The Elliott funds’ investors include pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, funds-of-funds, and employees of the firm.
Wand Partners Since its inception in 1985, Wand Partners has been focused primarily on specialty financial services, particularly insurance. Over the years, Wand has successfully sponsored and invested in fifteen platform businesses in the insurance industry.
To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200617005661/en/
Contact information
Aeolus Investor Relations
Steve Wells, +1 441 405 4847
investorrelations@aeolus.com
Rubenstein
Steve Murray, +1 631 697 5621
smurray@rubenstein.com
Haggie Partners
David Haggie, +44 (0)20 7562 4444
david@haggie.co.uk
About Business Wire
For more than 50 years, Business Wire has been the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Morningstar's 2026 Outlook Report Delivers Global and Regional Insights for Durable Portfolios17.11.2025 16:00:00 EET | Press release
Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its 2026 Outlook, offering an overview of key challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. In a market defined by uncertainty, this year’s report emphasizes the value of preparation over prediction, equipping investors with strategies to focus on fundamentals and help build resilient portfolios that withstand both booms and busts. Drawing on insights from Equity, Manager, and Behavioral research analysts worldwide, this Outlook distills Morningstar’s thinking on how to navigate opportunity and risk across every major asset class in 2026. "Markets are unpredictable, and the geopolitical and tariff uncertainty of 2025 showed just how quickly forecasts can shift. That’s why Morningstar is redefining the Outlook, focusing on durable portfolios rather than short-term predictions,” said Dan Kemp, chief research and investment officer. “No matter what market conditions the year ahead m
Wolters Kluwer Enablon Control of Work Solution Now Available as Private Offer in AWS Marketplace17.11.2025 16:00:00 EET | Press release
Wolters Kluwer today announced that its Enablon Control of Work solution is now available in AWS Marketplace as a private offer. This purchasing model empowers customers to negotiate and receive tailored pricing, terms, and licensing agreements, while streamlining procurement and leveraging existing Amazon Web Services (AWS) billing workflows to accelerate deployment and optimize cloud budgets. Wolters Kluwer’s Enablon Control of Work solution consolidates permit-to-work, isolation management and risk assessments into an integrated system. Trusted by frontline workers and contractors in high-risk environments including oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, data center and manufacturing industries, the software helps streamline operations, minimize unplanned downtime and prevent serious injuries and fatalities. Richard Pulliam, SVP & General Manager of EHS & ESG for Wolters Kluwer, said: “Making Enablon's Control of Work solution available in AWS Marketplace is another step in our mission to help
World First: Autonomous Racing Leaps Forward in Abu Dhabi as A2RL Season 2 Showcases Record Speed, Bold Overtakes and Real-Time AI Decision-Making17.11.2025 15:50:00 EET | Press release
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, delivered a defining moment for autonomous technology as six fully driverless racecars pushed the limits of AI performance in a world-first Grand Final at Yas Marina Circuit. In a night marked by record speed, bold overtakes, and split-second AI decision-making, Germany’s TUMcemented its dominance by retaining the championship title, followed by TII Racing (UAE) in second place, and PoliMOVE (Italy) in third. With eleven international teams battling for a $2.25 million prize pool and a Human vs AI showdown featuring former F1 star Daniil Kvyat, the event showcased just how dramatically the race - and the technology behind it - has advanced since Season 1. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251117644875/en/ World First: Autonomous Racing Leaps Forward in Abu Dhabi as A2RL Season 2 Showcases Record Speed, Bold Overtakes and Real-Time AI Decision-Making (Photo: AETOSWire
87% of Institutional Investors Have Declined or Reconsidered Fund Commitments Due to AML/KYC Concerns17.11.2025 15:30:00 EET | Press release
Nearly nine-in-10 (87%) limited partners (LPs) have declined or reconsidered a fund allocation due to anti-money laundering and Know Your Customer (AML/KYC) concerns, underscoring just how significant compliance has become as a gatekeeping item for fundraising. According to a new study by CSC, the leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions, general partners (GPs) are already feeling the strain. Almost two-thirds (63%) report losing investors or reinvestments due to AML/KYC shortcomings, most commonly from documentation gaps (61%) and onboarding delays (24%). CSC surveyed 200 GPs and 200 LPs across North America, Europe, the U.K., and Asia Pacific to capture views on the evolving compliance landscape.1 The findings are detailed in CSC’s report, “Beyond Compliance: How AML/KYC is Redefining Investor Confidence.” The study found that LPs are setting the pace when it comes to AML/KYC. 88% said they’re more likely to invest in a manager with a formal AML/KYC
Cardano Summit 2025 Concludes In Berlin: Trust Emerges As The Winner with Traditional Financial Firms Feeling Blockchain FOMO17.11.2025 15:23:00 EET | Press release
Last week’s Cardano Summit 2025 at Berlin’s iconic Gasometer heard from 140 speakers, brought together close to 800 attendees from over 70 countries, and attracted over 25,000 online participants, showcasing significant momentum in enterprise blockchain adoption. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251117496852/en/ Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard on the main stage at the Cardano Summit 2025 in Berlin Across two days of strategic discussions, enterprise leaders joined the Cardano community to discuss industry readiness, DeFi expansion, and the convergence of AI with distributed systems. The Cardano Foundation also outlined its 2026 roadmap highlighting decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity, Web3 integration, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization as key focus areas. Additionally, Singapore was unveiled as the location for next year’s Summit. Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard set an ambitious tone
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom