Leadership

John R. Erickson

Head of Affiliate Engagement

John Erickson co-leads the Affiliate Partnerships team, working with Affiliates on strategic matters. Prior to joining AMG in 2014, Mr. Erickson worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch for 15 years, most recently serving as a managing director in the Financial Institutions Group where he advised asset management clients on M&A and capital raising. Mr. Erickson received a B.A. in Economics cum laude from Middlebury College and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Rizwan M. Jamal

Head of Affiliate Investments

Riz Jamal co-leads the Affiliate Partnerships team and oversees AMG’s investments in new and existing Affiliates, including the identification of prospective Affiliates globally, and the structuring and execution of the Company’s investments in its partner firms. Prior to joining AMG in 2004, Mr. Jamal worked in the investment banking groups of Goldman Sachs & Co. and Salomon Smith Barney. Mr. Jamal received a B.S. from Boston College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Alexandra K. Lynn

Chief Administrative Officer

Ali Lynn is Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for managing AMG’s corporate administration, information technology, corporate communications, and global facilities areas. Prior to joining AMG in 2009, she held roles in the global portfolio trading area of the institutional equity business, corporate strategy, and investment banking at Merrill Lynch & Co. Ms. Lynn received an A.B. from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from each of Columbia Business School and London Business School.

Garret W. Weston

Head of Affiliate Product Strategy and Development

Garret Weston is Head of Affiliate Product Strategy and Development, leading a team that collaborates with Affiliates to develop and execute on strategic product opportunities. Prior to joining AMG in 2008, Mr. Weston worked as an investment professional at Madison Dearborn Partners and in the Financial Institutions Investment Banking Group of Merrill Lynch. Mr. Weston received a B.S.E. in Operational Research and Financial Engineering and a Certificate in Finance from Princeton University.

Ryan Barrett

Managing Director

Affiliate Partnerships

Ryan Barrett co-leads Affiliate transaction execution across new and existing Affiliates. Prior to joining AMG in 2010, Mr. Barrett worked in the Transaction Services group at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Barrett received a B.S. and M.S. in Accountancy from Wake Forest University.

Aaron M. Galis

Managing Director

Chief Accounting Officer

Aaron Galis is responsible for all of AMG’s accounting functions, including valuation and accounting policy matters. Prior to joining AMG in 2005, he was a Senior Manager in the Audit and Business Advisory Practice Groups at both Deloitte & Touche and Arthur Andersen. Mr. Galis received a B.S. from Marquette University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts. He is a member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs and the AICPA.

Benjamin Langille

Managing Director

Affiliate Partnerships

Ben Langille co-leads Affiliate transaction execution across new and existing Affiliates. Prior to joining AMG in 2008, Mr. Langille was a corporate attorney with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and then Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, focusing primarily on mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Langille serves on the Board of Trustees of the Essex County Community Foundation. Mr. Langille received a B.A. from Colby College and a J.D. from Boston College Law School.

Richard Murray-Bruce

Managing Director

Affiliate Partnerships

Richard Murray-Bruce is a senior member of the Affiliate Partnerships team, working with Affiliates on strategic matters. Prior to joining AMG in 2018, Mr. Murray-Bruce was a partner at Egon Zehnder, where he led the firm’s Global Asset Management and UK Financial Services practices, and previously was a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. Earlier in his career, he was an investment banker with Lehman Brothers’ global energy team. He has an M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, an MProf in Sustainable Development from Middlesex University, and a B.A. in English Language and Literature from New College, Oxford University.

Kavita Padiyar

Managing Director

Chief Corporate Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Kavita Padiyar oversees public company activities, corporate legal matters, and the Company’s regulatory, compliance, and human capital functions. Prior to joining AMG in 2011, Ms. Padiyar was a Corporate Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP, focusing on investment company representation, M&A and debt transactions, private equity, and general corporate matters. Ms. Padiyar received a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.

Jeffrey W. Parker

Managing Director

Treasurer

Jeff Parker is Treasurer and manages AMG’s treasury, capital management, and financial planning & analysis areas. Prior to joining AMG in 2012, Mr. Parker served as Senior Financial Analyst at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. He received an M.S. from Brandeis University and a B.S. from Springfield College. Mr. Parker is a CFA® charterholder.

Cheerag B. Patel

Managing Director

Affiliate Partnerships

Cheerag Patel is a senior member of the Affiliate Partnerships team, working with Affiliates on strategic matters. Prior to joining AMG in 2014, Mr. Patel was a Senior Analyst in the Asset Management Strategy and Business Development Group of Fidelity Investments; he was previously an Associate in the Firmwide Strategy Group of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mr. Patel received a B.S. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Stephen T. Pruell

Managing Director

Chief Information Officer

Stephen Pruell is the Chief Information Officer, responsible for overseeing AMG’s information technology, vendor management, and project management functions. Prior to joining AMG in 2000, Mr. Pruell was a technology consultant for Z-Tech. He received his B.A. in Business from Saint Anselm College.

Benjamin Scott

Managing Director

Affiliate Partnerships

Ben Scott is a senior member of the Affiliate Partnerships team, working with Affiliates on strategic matters. Prior to joining AMG in 2004, Mr. Scott was an Associate Director in the Financial Institutions Group of UBS Investment Bank. He received a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst.

Tracy Soehle

Managing Director and Senior Counsel

Legal and Compliance

Tracy Soehle is principally responsible for overseeing global legal and regulatory compliance for AMG’s Affiliates in support of their businesses and operations, and also handles various legal and regulatory matters related to AMG’s legal functions and operations. Prior to joining AMG in 2007, Ms. Soehle was a senior compliance manager at State Street Global Advisors, and was previously a regulatory compliance manager at Wellington Management Company, LLP and an attorney at the law firm Dechert, LLP. Ms. Soehle received a B.S. from Boston College and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School.

Louis T. Somma

Managing Director

Risk Management and Internal Audit

Louis Somma leads the Internal Audit and Risk Management functions. Prior to joining AMG in 2014, he was a Counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP, concentrating in capital markets and public company representation. Mr. Somma serves on the Board of Trustees for the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum. Mr. Somma received a J.D. from Cornell Law School, where he served as the editor-in-chief of The Legal Information Institute, and received a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College.

Adam R. Swanson

Managing Director

Global Controller

Adam Swanson is Global Controller, responsible for directing AMG’s accounting functions. Prior to joining AMG in 2004, Mr. Swanson was a Senior Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers. He received an M.B.A. from Goizueta Business School at Emory University, and a B.S. from Florida State University.

Laura M. Thompson

Managing Director

Taxation

Laura Thompson manages AMG’s global corporate tax provision and compliance processes, global tax strategy, and tax-related internal controls. Prior to joining AMG in 2015, Ms. Thompson was Managing Director, International Tax at KPMG, LLP. Ms. Thompson received a J.D., L.L.M. and M.A. from Boston University School of Law and B.A. from Oberlin College, and is a Certified Public Accountant.