Institute for Portfolio Alternatives Announces 2026 Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anya Coverman, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA), today announced the organization's Board of Directors for 2026.

In addition to naming the new directors, the Board of Directors also elected Brendan Cuddihy, Chief Operating Officer of CAIS, as chair-elect for 2026. Jason Goode, Partner at Alston & Bird LLP, will lead the Board as chair in 2026.

"As alternatives grow and evolve globally, the IPA remains focused on advancing the policies and engagement that shape our industry," said Coverman. "This distinguished group brings diverse expertise and vision that will strengthen our Board and support continued innovation across private markets."

Newly elected IPA Directors:

• Jonathan Diorio, BlackRock
• Zach Forman, The Carlyle Group
• Adam Bobker, Fortress Investment Group
• Doug Krupa, KKR & Co.
• Madeleine Sinclair, Blue Owl Capital
• Kyle Kniffen, Goldman Sachs & Co.
• Keith Jones, Invesco
• Kirsten Pickens, Future Standard
• Sean Mullen, Hightower Advisors
• Dev Desai, Wells Fargo & Company
• Jerry Pascucci, UBS Financial Services
• Kate Winters, LPL Financial
• Bradley Sussman, Raymond James
• Samuel Cote, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
• Neal Chansky, SS&C Technologies
• Benjamin Wells, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
• Nick Darsch, Ultimus Fund Solutions

They will join continuing IPA Directors:

• James Hannigan, Apollo Global Management
• Alison Nest, Morgan Stanley
• John Carter, Edward Jones
• George Stephan, Franklin Templeton
• Alice Connaughton, Morrison & Foerster
• Leon Volchyok, Blackstone
• Brendan Cuddihy, CAIS
• Mark Earley, Hines Private Wealth Solutions
• Peter Schaffer, Cetera Financial Group
• Liz Jones, Ares Management Corporation
• Robert Bergdolt, DLA Piper
• Michael Keough, iCapital
• Chad LaFauci, Commonwealth Financial Network
• Jay Frank, Independent Consultant
• Dennis Martin, PGIM
• Patrick McGowan, Sanctuary Wealth
• Scott Napier, JP Morgan Global Alternatives
• Michael Ezzell, Independent Consultant
• Brian Ruben, Deloitte & Touche LLP
• Mark Sutterlin, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

For more information about the IPA, please visit www.ipa.com.

About the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives
The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) serves as the leading industry voice for alternative investments. IPA is the preeminent trade organization championing alternatives—including private real estate, private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and other alternative assets. IPA hosts innovative events and conferences, offering world-class networking opportunities and educational resources, while also engaging in impactful advocacy at both federal and state levels.

More information on IPA can be found at www.ipa.com, or follow IPA on LinkedIn.

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SOURCE Institute for Portfolio Alternatives