Abry Partners has appointed Yusef Kassim as head of capital strategy and investor relations, effective October 1, 2026. Kassim brings over 25 years of capital formation experience, most recently from Advent International, where he served as managing director overseeing institutional investor relationships across North America and Latin America. In his new role, he will lead investor relations and help shape Abry’s broader capital strategy across its investment platforms.
Pam Harris, Abry’s chief investor relations officer, is retiring and will transition into a senior adviser role. C. J.
Brucato, CEO of Abry, stated that Kassim’s leadership will enhance investor engagement and reflect the firm’s growing scale as a multi-strategy platform. Founded in 1989, Abry manages $16 billion in assets and has completed over $90 billion in leveraged transactions and private equity placements. Kassim previously held senior roles at Blue Harbour Group, Eton Park, Gerson Lehrman Group, and began his career at Goldman Sachs.
Source: PE Hub · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing