Seattle-based alternative asset management firm Silver Creek Capital Management hired Jessica Hans to focus on investments across non-corporate debt and real assets as a managing director.
Hans had been investment director at UC Investments, the $168 billion investment office focused on the endowment and retirement plans at the University of California. She was a senior member of the investment team and managed investment portfolios across alternative asset classes, including private equity, real assets and private credit. Earlier in her career, she held roles at The Blackstone Group, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) and Bain & Company.
At Silver Creek, she will serve as a member of the $8.6 billion firm’s investment committee and real assets investment committee.
“Jessica’s significant expertise in alternative investment sourcing, due diligence and portfolio construction, coupled with her strong network of institutional relationships globally, will be invaluable to Silver Creek as we continue to expand our private credit and real assets capabilities,” Eric Dillion, CEO and CIO of Silver Creek in a statement.
Hans’ joining will help the firm to continue to develop tailored investment solutions that meet the needs of Silver Creek’s global clientele, he said.
“As an individual with a passion for supporting mission-driven institutions, joining Silver Creek — well-recognized for delivering high quality service not only to its investors but also to its community — was the ideal next step in my career,” said Hans in a statement. “I look forward to working closely alongside the entire team to execute an opportunities across the credit and real assets spectrums that we believe have the highest potential for outperformance and low correlation to major markets.”
Additionally, Amy Wells was promoted to chief client officer, Bob Ratliffe, president of Silver Creek announced. Having been with the firm since 2006, she has served as managing director responsible for the firm’s investor intake, client reporting and technology processes.
“Over the past 17 years, Amy has played an integral role in the growth and development of Silver Creek’s client services team to help ensure we continue to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our investors,” Ratliffe said in a statement.
