Investment firm ICG announced two senior hires to expand its client solutions footprint in the Americas. Brant Gresham joins as managing director and head of US West, operating from California, while Felipe Sotomayor takes the managing director role for Latin America out of Chile. The hires come as ICG seeks to capitalize on booming private‑equity activity on both coasts.

Gresham came from Blue Owl where he led institutional capital for North America‑West; Sotomayor previously served as CEO of Credicorp Capital Asset Management Chile. Their appointments signal ICG’s push to deepen relationships with institutional investors across the region, where competition for capital commitments has intensified. Both executives bring networks that could translate into recently larger mandates for ICG’s fundless sponsor platform.

With seasoned leaders overseeing west coast and Latin markets, ICG aims to capture more deal flow and fundraising, especially in tech and renewable sectors. Analysts note stronger regional coverage often translates into higher fee revenue and better access to cross‑border deals. The expanded coverage should help the firm win significant larger mandates from North American limited partners seeking diversified exposure.