Key Takeaways
- • William Blair announced that C.J. Jaskoll has joined the firm as chief technology officer, leading its firmwide strategy for artificial intelligence, data analytics, and advanced capabilities.
- • Jaskoll brings more than 25 years of investment industry experience and joins from Russell Investments, where he was CTO and a member of the operating committee.
- • Jaskoll succeeds Jim Connors, who will support the transition through year-end before retiring after 27 years with the firm.
- • Jaskoll joins William Blair's Extended Leadership Group, according to the firm's announcement.
Summary
William Blair, the Chicago-based independent, employee-owned investment bank and asset manager, announced that C.J. Jaskoll has joined the firm as chief technology officer, according to a Business Wire release dated October 20, 2026. In the role, Jaskoll will lead William Blair's firmwide strategy to leverage artificial intelligence, data analytics and other advanced capabilities to support growth, drive innovation and improve the client experience. He joins as a member of the firm's Extended Leadership Group.
Jaskoll comes to William Blair from Russell Investments, where he most recently served as chief technology officer and sat on the firm's operating committee. At Russell, he led a broad technology transformation across the firm's asset and wealth management businesses. His earlier career includes seven years at Neuberger Berman, where he was head of investment, data and AI technology, and 13 years at Jennison Associates, where he ultimately served as director of front-office technology.
William Blair Chief Operating Officer Beth Satterfield said Jaskoll's expertise at the intersection of technology, data and artificial intelligence would help accelerate the firm's ability to deliver outcomes for clients and create new growth opportunities. Jaskoll said he looked forward to partnering with colleagues to advance the firm's technology strategy.
Jaskoll succeeds Jim Connors, who had served as CTO and was responsible for all technology services across the firm, including the digital, cloud and analytical capabilities supporting its business objectives. Connors will support the transition through year-end before retiring after 27 years with the firm. Satterfield thanked Connors for his contributions over more than a quarter century.
Jaskoll comes to William Blair from Russell Investments, where he most recently served as chief technology officer and sat on the firm's operating committee. At Russell, he led a broad technology transformation across the firm's asset and wealth management businesses. His earlier career includes seven years at Neuberger Berman, where he was head of investment, data and AI technology, and 13 years at Jennison Associates, where he ultimately served as director of front-office technology.
William Blair Chief Operating Officer Beth Satterfield said Jaskoll's expertise at the intersection of technology, data and artificial intelligence would help accelerate the firm's ability to deliver outcomes for clients and create new growth opportunities. Jaskoll said he looked forward to partnering with colleagues to advance the firm's technology strategy.
Jaskoll succeeds Jim Connors, who had served as CTO and was responsible for all technology services across the firm, including the digital, cloud and analytical capabilities supporting its business objectives. Connors will support the transition through year-end before retiring after 27 years with the firm. Satterfield thanked Connors for his contributions over more than a quarter century.
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