Hazeltree appoints Remy W. Trafelet as Chief Executive Officer and makes significant additions to its leadership team

Hazeltree, a provider of financial treasury management and networked data solutions to the alternative asset management industry, has appointed Remy W. Trafelet as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, according to a Business Wire announcement. Trafelet, who previously served as Executive Chairman, succeeds Lokesh Seth, whom the company thanked for his contributions. Trafelet founded Hazeltree within his alternative asset management firm, Trafelet Delta Funds, before spinning the company out in 2011. He returned to active management in late 2024, leading the company's renewed focus on its treasury value proposition and data networking capabilities. His prior roles include Managing Partner of Trafelet Delta Funds, a global hedge fund, and Trafelet & Company, a private investment firm, as well as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

The company also announced several senior hires. Jessica Segarra was appointed Chief Operating Officer and will focus on the firm's existing client base and continued operational efficiencies. She previously served as Global Head of Operations at Schoenfeld Strategic Advisors Management and Deputy Head of Operations at Balyasny Asset Management. Martin Koopman joins as Chief Product Officer; he previously held the same title and Co-Head of AI at Broadridge, where he led the global product organization, including enterprise product strategy, platform unification, and AI innovation.

Hazeltree also noted its strong financial position, which allowed it to recently announce a special dividend returning the capital invested in its 2024 equity financing to shareholders. Trafelet said the appointments will enhance the company's value proposition for its hedge fund and private equity clients. Hazeltree states that it is positioned to expand its treasury management solutions, networked data offerings, and AI capabilities for hedge funds, private markets, and asset management firms. The firm operates from New York, London, and Hong Kong.