Hayfin is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Ballard as Managing Director within its Partner Solutions Group. Based in Dallas, Graham will focus on coverage across North America, bringing his deep experience in capital formation and investor engagement across private markets.  

Graham joins Hayfin with nearly two decades of experience. Most recently, he served as Director of Investor Relations at CBC Group, where he led capital formation efforts across multiple US regions. His background also includes senior roles at Portfolio Advisors LLC and other leading firms. Graham began his career as an allocator at the Texas Permanent School Fund, where he helped implement a multi-billion-dollar alternatives programme.  

Risa Lipsky, Global Co-Head of Client Coverage & Managing Director in the Partner Solutions Team said: “Graham’s appointment reflects our commitment to expanding our reach and deepening our client relationships across North America. His experience as both an allocator and manager gives him a unique perspective on the needs of our partners. We’re excited to welcome him to the team as we continue to grow our presence and deliver for our global investor base.” 

Graham Ballard, Managing Director in the Partner Solutions Team, said: 
“I’m thrilled to be joining Hayfin and look forward to helping further strengthen its presence across North America. I’m excited to bring my experience and perspective to a platform that’s so heavily focused on partnership and innovation. I look forward to helping deepen Hayfin’s client relationships and contributing to the firm’s continued growth.”  

Hayfin’s third office in the United States will support new capital raising and investment opportunities in the region

Hayfin today announces that it has opened an office in Chicago. Along with its New York and San Diego offices, Hayfin now has three offices in the United States, underscoring its commitment to the North American market.

This office will provide Hayfin with an additional point of access to the North American market that will enable it to identify new fundraising and investment opportunities. Managing Directors Steve Bringardner, who sits in the Partners Solutions team, and Andrew Merrill in the Healthcare investment team will be based in Chicago to lead the efforts in developing the office and growing the team.

Tim Flynn, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Hayfin, said, “Expanding our presence in North America is a top priority for us. Located in the financial center of the Midwest, our Chicago office will help our team to unlock new opportunities and build relationships across North America while further enhancing our (historically) best-in-class service to clients.”

“Hayfin has a long-standing track record of serving the Chicago area since inception dating back to 2009, and the local office will enhance the existing relationships with client and investment partners.”

The opening of the Chicago office increases Hayfin’s total number of locations to 14 alongside the firm’s headquarters in London and offices in Dubai, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Luxembourg, San Diego, Singapore, Stockholm and Tokyo.