CAIS Executives Join Forbes Thought Leadership Councils

Press Release

February 23, 2022

Abby Salameh, Shane Williams, and Alessandra van der Meulen selected to Join Forbes’ Communications, Technology, and Human Resources Councils, respectively.

NEW YORK, NY - CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform, today announced that three senior executives have joined Forbes Councils, an invitation-only organization where top business leaders and entrepreneurs across industries share insights via educational content published on Forbes.com.

Abby Salameh, Chief Marketing Officer, joins the Communications Council, Shane Williams, Chief Technology Officer, joins the Technology Council, and Alessandra van der Meulen, Director of People Experience, joins the Human Resources Council. All three leaders were vetted and selected by an independent review committee based on the depth and diversity of their respective experience. Criteria for acceptance includes a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

“We are delighted to see Abby, Shane, and Alessandra recognized as thought leaders in their respective fields,” said Timothy Shannon, President and CFO of CAIS. “Our company’s success is built on a foundation of great people with curiosity, empathy and drive. To have three leaders accepted to this esteemed group is a testament to the vibrant work culture CAIS has fostered, as well as our firm commitment to providing education, both internally and across our audience of independent financial advisors.”

As accepted members of Forbes Councils, the trio will pursue initiatives that highlight their domain knowledge and professional influence. This includes working with a professional editorial team to share insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, contributing to Q&A panels alongside other industry leaders, and publishing original content themed around their respective expertise.

“We are honored to welcome Abby, Shane, and Alessandra into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils. “Our mission is to convene proven leaders from every industry and function, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps members and readers grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

The news follows CAIS securing a $225 million round of funding in January, which values the company at more than $1 billion as it revolutionizes how asset managers and financial advisors engage, learn, and transact around alternative investments.

About Forbes Councils

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

For more information about Forbes Communications Council, visit forbescommcouncil.com. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.

About CAIS

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments and structured notes for independent advisors, asset managers, and bank issuers, empowering them to engage and transact on a massive scale. We believe that the combination of industry-leading technology and human interaction throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience delivers superior operational efficiency and a world-class client experience.

 CAIS provides advisors with access to a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and structured notes, allowing them to capitalize on opportunities and withstand ever-changing markets.

CAIS streamlines the end-to-end transaction process through digital subscriptions and powers integrated reporting through leading US custodians and reporting providers, making investing in alternatives simpler.  CAIS also enables advisors to centralize all their alts and notes on one platform, whether they were purchased on or off the CAIS platform, through CAIS Solutions, and helps advisors create custom fund vehicles around ideas they source.

Founded in 2009, CAIS, a fintech leader, supports over 32,000 advisors who oversee more than $4 trillion in network assets. Since its inception, CAIS has facilitated over $30 billion in transaction volume. CAIS has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, and London. For more information about CAIS, please visit www.caisgroup.com.   

Securities offered through CAIS Capital LLC, member FINRA, SIPC.  