Rory Zirpolo has joined Kellner DiLeo & Co. as principal and head of securities lending. Zirpolo will serve as the portfolio manager of KDC Alpha, a matched book securities lending portfolio.
I am honored to have the opportunity to leverage my extensive experience and capabilities in the entrepreneurial environment that Kellner DiLeo embodies, says Zirpolo. This is a very exciting opportunity for me to join a growing firm in a significant leadership role.
Most recently, Zirpolo served as managing director of Prime Services at Credit Suisse, where he was responsible for a $50 billion supply-side securities lending business. He also chaired the Risk Management Associations U.S. stock loan conference in 2006, 2007 and 2008, and for 4 years was on the board of Equilend.
We are delighted that Rory Zirpolo has agreed to join our firm, says George Kellner, CEO of Kellner DiLeo. His experience, integrity, and management skills are invaluable to the team as we embark on the next stage of building out our fastest growing business. Rory is among the most highly regarded professionals in the securities lending business, and I look forward to a long association with him.