CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Driehaus Capital Management LLC is pleased to announce that Bob Kurinsky has returned to the firm in the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective January 7, 2019. He will succeed Michelle Cahoon, who will be retiring at the end of the first quarter of 2019 to pursue mutual fund board opportunities and leverage her deep experience and knowledge of all aspects of fund accounting and operations.
Mr. Kurinsky previously worked at Driehaus as Controller and Analyst from 2001 to 2006. He brings valuable knowledge of the firm and its culture to his new role. Most recently, he was a C-suite executive of Chicago-based Keeley-Teton Advisors, LLC and its predecessor firm Keeley Asset Management Corp., as the entity grew its assets under management from $3 billion to a peak of more than $11 billion.
"Bob has incredible industry experience that will benefit Driehaus immediately," said Driehaus Capital Management CEO Stephen Kneeley. "Just as importantly, we believe that his understanding of the firm's history and the culture at Driehaus will ensure a smooth transition and a strong fit."
"I am pleased to rejoin Driehaus at this exciting time for the company," said Mr. Kurinsky. "While the industry is more competitive than ever, I believe that Driehaus products are well-positioned for long-term industry success. I look forward to serving the interests of our clients and fund shareholders in their ongoing pursuit of capital appreciation."
Mr. Kurinsky received his BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois, his JD from the Loyola University School of Law and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
About Driehaus
Driehaus Capital Management is a privately held investment management boutique based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1982, the firm manages active growth equity strategies and alternative investment strategies on behalf of a diverse institutional client base comprised of corporate and public pensions, endowments, foundations, sub-advisory, family offices, wealth managers and financial advisors, globally. Driehaus emphasizes integrity, transparency, and the alignment of the firm's interests with its clients.
Contact:
Lainey Yang
(312) 587-2932
lyang@driehaus.com
www.driehaus.com
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