Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Enhances Board with Wealth Management Leaders for Growth Strategy
- Solaris Energy Infrastructure appoints Karin Risi and Tom Naratil to enhance board expertise in wealth management.
- The appointments align with SEI’s commitment to innovation and long-term growth in the financial services industry.
- SEI expands its Access™ platform, adding 17 fund managers to meet increasing demand for personalized investment experiences.
Solaris Energy Infrastructure Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Board Appointments
Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI®) announces the immediate appointment of Karin Risi and Tom Naratil to its Board of Directors, significantly enhancing the board's wealth management expertise. This move aligns with SEI’s ongoing transformation and commitment to delivering long-term growth in the competitive financial services industry. Risi, with three decades of experience, notably at Vanguard, where she oversaw a $2.5 trillion Personal Investor and Wealth Management sector, is set to contribute her valuable insights to the Compensation and Nominating & Governance Committees. Naratil, who boasts a 39-year tenure at UBS and has held key leadership roles, including Co-President of Global Wealth Management, brings a wealth of experience that will benefit the Audit and Legal & Regulatory Oversight Committees. This strategic evolution in the board reflects SEI's focus on enhancing governance and positioning itself for sustained success.
The addition of Risi and Naratil comes at a pivotal time for SEI, as the company aims to redefine its offerings in wealth management and alternative investment solutions. Executive Chairman Alfred P. West, Jr. expresses confidence in their ability to provide strategic insights that will guide SEI toward delivering greater value to clients and shareholders. Risi highlights SEI's commitment to innovation, emphasizing the need for adaptability in a landscape that is rapidly evolving. This proactive approach underlines SEI's ambition to remain at the forefront of financial technology and operations, while also enhancing its governance structure.
In conjunction with these board appointments, SEI expands its SEI Access™ platform by introducing 17 new fund managers, including industry leaders like BlackRock and KKR. This expansion is a response to the growing demand for personalized investment experiences among wealth managers and financial advisors. The SEI Access platform aims to create a seamless connection between fund managers and wealth management professionals, simulating a public markets experience within private markets. Since its inception in 2019, the platform has garnered over 23,500 subscriptions and processed transactions exceeding $5.1 billion in alternatives, reinforcing SEI's position as a leading global provider of financial technology and asset management services.
The strategic appointments of Risi and Naratil, coupled with the expansion of the SEI Access platform, demonstrate Solaris Energy Infrastructure's commitment to driving innovation and delivering tailored investment solutions. By focusing on enhancing its governance and broadening its offerings, SEI positions itself to effectively meet the evolving needs of its clients and capitalize on growth opportunities in the alternative investments landscape.