[ { "slug": "michael-fastert", "name": "Michael Fastert", "role": "Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer", "photo": "media/team/michael-fastert.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-fastert-4871615/", "bio": [ "Michael is the Chief Executive Officer of Altaira and is responsible for overseeing the operation of the firm and leading its strategic initiatives. Michael also oversees all aspects of client interaction and leads the Strategic Advisory / Co-sourced C-Suite practice at Altaira.", "Prior to founding Altaira, Michael was the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Legal Officer of AlTi Global Inc., Strategic Alternatives, following the merger of TIG Advisors into AlTi. Michael joined TIG in June 2007 as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer overseeing all legal and compliance matters of TIG. In January 2016, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer responsible for overseeing day to day operations of TIG, as well as continued oversight of legal and compliance matters.", "Prior to joining the firm, Michael worked for Seward & Kissel LLP representing and advising clients in the formation and distribution of domestic and offshore hedge funds, master-feeder funds, and funds of funds pursuant to U.S. federal and state securities law from 2003 to 2007.", "Michael was a keynote speaker at the 2017 Eze Advance Global Conference, an event focused on investment management operations and best practices, where he spoke about enhancing the hedge fund operating model. Additionally, Michael has been a panelist at several conferences and industry events, such as GAIM Ops Cayman and the HFM US Operational Leaders Summit, discussing topics such as operational alpha generation, leveraging technology in hedge funds, the hedge fund operating model, technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the legal & regulatory environment in international finance.", "Michael also wrote an article for the Spring 2022 edition of the Journal of Securities Operations & Custody entitled, “COVID-19 and the Evolution of the Alternative Asset Manager Operating Model.”", "Michael holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the College of William & Mary and a J.D. from Boston College Law School." ], "id": "1" }, { "slug": "steven-tangredi", "name": "Steven Tangredi", "role": "Founding Partner & Chief Technologist", "photo": "media/team/steven-tangredi.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-tangredi-5686b327/", "bio": [ "Steven is responsible for designing, maintaining, and implementing the technology and data infrastructure that supports the co-sourced back and middle office offering and underpins the Altaira client experience. Prior to Altaira, Steven was the Chief Information Officer of AlTi Global Inc., Strategic Alternatives, following the merger of TIG Advisors into AlTi. Steven joined TIG in May 2004 and was responsible for all application development and third-party software systems in the technology group. Steven has over 20 years of software development experience in the investment industry. Prior to joining TIG, he was a consultant for a telecommunications company from July 2000 to May 2004. Steven worked for SS&C Technologies, Inc. from October 1997 to November 1999 as part of the development team working on the AdvisorWare® portfolio accounting system. From January 1993 to October 1997, Steven worked for MCI International. Steven began his career as a software developer in the fall of 1991. He has a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Springfield College." ], "id": "2" }, { "slug": "cordelia-kim", "name": "Cordelia Kim", "role": "Partner & Managing Director, Strategic Advisory & Legal", "photo": "media/team/cordelia-kim.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-kim/", "bio": [ "Cordelia is co-head of the Altaira Strategic Advisory / Co-sourced C-Suite practice and assists clients with optimizing business growth and structuring. Cordelia also handles all legal matters for the firm. Prior to Altaira, Cordelia was General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of AlTi Global Inc., Strategic Alternatives, following the merger of TIG Advisors into AlTi. Cordelia joined TIG in April 2016 and was responsible for all legal and compliance matters.", "Prior to joining the firm, Cordelia was an associate at Seward & Kissel LLP from 2012 to 2016, where she represented and advised clients in the formation and distribution of private funds, SEC registration and ongoing regulatory requirements under the U.S. federal and state securities laws.", "Prior to this, Cordelia held compliance positions at Zimmer Lucas Capital, LLC from 2005 to 2011.", "Cordelia received a B.A. in Economics from New York University and a J.D. from Fordham University." ], "id": "3" }, { "slug": "laurel-stanley", "name": "Laurel Stanley", "role": "Partner & Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Compliance", "photo": "media/team/laurel-stanley.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-stanley-weaver-3448a76/", "bio": [ "Laurel is responsible for all internal personnel matters and assists in the execution of day-to-day firm operations, including marketing and growth initiatives. Additionally, Laurel is responsible for leading the Altaira Compliance Group, which assists clients in the operation of their respective compliance programs. Prior to Altaira, Laurel was Director of Compliance, AlTi Global, Inc., Strategic Alternatives, following the merger of TIG Advisors into AlTi. Laurel joined TIG in February 2006 and became a member of the Legal & Compliance Department in September 2015. Laurel was responsible for satisfying the requirements of the Compliance program, reporting directly to the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer. Additionally, as part of her duties, Laurel performed ESG analysis with respect to the merger arbitrage strategy and led the day-to-day operations of the TIG ESG Program. Laurel was a member of TIG’s Firmwide and Merger Arbitrage ESG committees, as well as co-chair of the AlTi Environmental, Health and Safety Committee.", "Laurel received a B.A. in Communication Sciences from the University of Connecticut. In 2021, Laurel attended NYU Stern School of Business and achieved a certificate in Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing. Since 2018, Laurel has served as a volunteer on the board of the Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center in Tarrytown, New York, a nonprofit organization providing inclusive, accessible, community-based care, and currently serves as Treasurer of the Cub Scouts of America chapter in Irvington, New York." ], "id": "4" }, { "slug": "rafal-osiecki", "name": "Rafal Osiecki", "role": "Partner & Managing Director, Client Finance & Fund Operations", "photo": "media/team/rafal-osiecki.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafal-osiecki-89b6164a/", "bio": [ "Rafal leads the Altaira Client Finance and Fund Operations group and has overall responsibility for the oversight of each client pod experience. Prior to Altaira, Rafal was Fund Controller at TIG Advisors responsible for all aspects of Fund Accounting and Trade Operations. Rafal re-joined TIG in August 2018 after a year working for New Jersey based private equity fund administrator, Socium, serving as Director of Operations. Prior to Socium, Rafal worked at TIG as a Senior Fund Accountant responsible for the accounting functions of the fixed income strategy, after starting his career at U.S Bancorp Fund Services. Rafal received B.A. degrees in Economics and Psychology from Boston University in 2007." ], "id": "5" }, { "slug": "daniel-lyons", "name": "Daniel Lyons", "role": "Partner & Managing Director, Client Accounting & Treasury", "photo": "media/team/daniel-lyons.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lyons-a409ba6/", "bio": [ "Daniel is head of the Altaira Client Treasury practice and is a Managing Director in the Client Accounting & Operations group giving him responsibility for leading a client experience pod. Prior to Altaira, Daniel was Director of Accounting & Treasury at TIG Advisors where he was responsible for the accounting functions and treasury management of its underlying funds and accounts. Daniel joined TIG in August 2016 following three years at Visium Asset Management, a global multi-strategy funds platform, as a Senior Fund Accountant. Prior to Visium, Daniel started his career with hedge fund administrator, Citi Hedge Fund Services. Daniel received a B.S. in Accounting from George Mason University in 2011 and an MBA from Penn State’s Smeal College of Business in 2017. In 2019, Daniel earned his Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation from the Association of Financial Professionals." ], "id": "6" }, { "slug": "chelsea-strobl", "name": "Chelsea Strobl", "role": "Partner & Managing Director, Client Accounting", "photo": "media/team/chelsea-strobl.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-strobl-9104a439/", "bio": [ "Chelsea is a Managing Director in the Client Accounting & Operations group giving her responsibility for leading a client experience pod. Prior to Altaira, Chelsea was Vice President, Accounting at TIG Advisors. Chelsea joined TIG in July 2017 as a Hedge Fund Accountant working directly with the Fund Controller on all aspects of Fund NAV production, trade operations, and related shadow accounting practices. Chelsea previously worked at SS&C Fund Services for two years as a Senior Fund Accountant responsible for the books and records of several diverse fund strategies. Prior to SS&C, Chelsea started her career at T. Rowe Price as a Mutual Fund Accountant in 2013. Chelsea received her B.A. in Economics and Philosophy from Bucknell University in 2013, where she served as Accounts Manager for the Student Government." ], "id": "7" }, { "slug": "steven-breen", "name": "Steven Breen", "role": "Partner & Managing Director", "photo": "media/team/steven-breen.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-breen-3020091/", "bio": [ "Steve currently serves as Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives & Technology at Altaira Strategic Partners where he is responsible for managing client relationships and driving technology platform enhancements. He has successfully designed and implemented large-scale operating platforms, infrastructure, and services at several complex asset managers throughout his career. Steve previously served as Chief Technology Officer and Partner at Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers LLC, where he transformed the firm's technology ecosystem, including architecting scalable application platforms, centralizing data architecture, and driving automation. He also established an AI Lab and implemented a comprehensive information security framework to meet regulatory and client standards. Prior to Weiss, Steve served as Chief Information Officer and Head of Operations at Pequot Capital Management for both the hedge fund and private equity businesses. Earlier, he was Deputy Chief Information Officer at Deutsche Asset Management, leading technology for their $600 billion asset management business. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Public Accounting from Bryant University and is FINRA Series 99 registered." ], "id": "8" }, { "slug": "seth-barnett", "name": "Seth Barnett", "role": "Managing Director, Head of Client Operations", "photo": "media/team/seth-barnett.jpg", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-barnett-ab46311/", "bio": ["Seth joined Altaira in July 2025 to head the Altaira Client Operations team and is a Managing Director in the Client Accounting & Operations group. Prior to joining Altaira, Seth spent 19 years at Morgan Stanley, most recently as a Vice President in the Prime Brokerage Client Service division. Seth’s clients ranged from newly launched funds to multibillion-dollar hedge funds and private equity funds. Seth began his career at Deloitte in Philadelphia, where he was a senior auditor in the Financial Services group, focusing on alternative investments and hedge funds. Seth received a B.S. in Accounting from Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. Since 2020, Seth has served as Treasurer of the Millburn Soccer Club."], "id": "9" }, { "slug": "laurie-vander-hart", "name": "Laurie Vander Hart", "role": "Managing Director, Client Accounting", "photo": "media/team/laurie-vander-hart.jpg", "linkedin": null, "bio": ["Laurie joined Altaira in April 2025 to head the Management Company Accounting practice. Prior to joining Altaira, Laurie was the Chief Administrative Officer and a General Partner of TIG Advisors LLC from July 1991 until March 2025. Ms. Vander Hart was responsible for managing all administrative, human resources, business accounting, financial reporting and client services functions for the Adviser. Laurie attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan and has undertaken further studies at Pace University in New York, adding to her professional knowledge of accounting and business law. Laurie currently serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of Ferncliff Manor Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting the mission of a unique residential school located in Yonkers, New York, founded in 1935 for children with developmental disabilities. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Bethany Arts Community Inc., a nonprofit art center located in Ossining, New York dedicated to creating space and environment for artists of all ages to create and collaborate and supporting the Arts."], "id": "10" } ]