MSCI Executive and Leadership Team

Jeremy Ulan, the Chief Financial Officer, Private Assets Business at MSCI, manages the financial health and strategic investment planning for the private capital and real estate segments. Overseeing fiscal reporting and capital allocation, the Chief Financial Officer, Private Assets Business ensures that business intelligence tools and benchmarking services maintain profitability while scaling to meet market demand. Jeremy Ulan evaluates the financial viability of new product offerings, particularly those related to private asset data and climate assessments. By analyzing revenue streams and cost structures, Ulan provides the necessary financial rigor to support long-term growth in the private markets space. This role requires close coordination with the broader executive team to align financial targets with the firm's mission of providing transparency to private asset investors. Through disciplined financial management, Ulan secures the resources required to innovate within the private capital solutions landscape, ensuring sustainable performance for the organization.

Jorge Mina, the Chief Operating Officer & Head of Analytics at MSCI, directs the global operations and strategic development of the firm's comprehensive risk management and performance attribution services. Overseeing the delivery of integrated views of risk and return, the Chief Operating Officer & Head of Analytics ensures that clients receive actionable insights across market, credit, and liquidity risk categories. Jorge Mina manages the expansion of managed services, including portfolio data consolidation and customized reporting, to meet the evolving needs of the investment community. This leadership role involves coordinating with regional heads to scale operations across international markets, ensuring consistent service quality. By optimizing internal processes and enhancing the analytical capabilities of the platform, Mina drives operational excellence and client satisfaction. Through the strategic oversight of the analytics business, Jorge Mina maintains the firm's reputation for providing the most reliable and sophisticated tools for managing complex investment processes.

Kurt Ebner, the Program Management Chief of Staff at MSCI, directs the execution of cross-functional initiatives that align internal workflows with corporate objectives. By synchronizing departmental efforts, Ebner ensures that complex product development cycles remain on schedule and within scope. This leadership role involves managing high-priority projects that support the firm's index and analytics segments, facilitating seamless collaboration between engineering and business units. Kurt Ebner maintains oversight of resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency across global teams. Through rigorous monitoring of project milestones, the Chief of Staff mitigates potential bottlenecks that could impede the delivery of critical investment decision support tools. By fostering a culture of accountability and precision, Ebner drives the successful implementation of strategic programs that enhance the overall value proposition for institutional clients worldwide, ultimately strengthening the firm's competitive position in the financial technology sector.

Kashi Kakarla, the Chief Technology Officer & Head of Product Engineering at MSCI, architects the scalable cloud infrastructure and software platforms that power the firm's analytics and index services. By leading the engineering teams, Kakarla ensures the delivery of high-performance applications that provide clients with real-time risk management and portfolio attribution capabilities. Kashi Kakarla oversees the integration of advanced data processing technologies to support complex climate risk modeling and ESG research tools. This leadership role involves setting the technical roadmap to maintain the firm's position at the forefront of financial technology innovation. By prioritizing security, reliability, and speed, Kakarla enables the seamless deployment of mission-critical software solutions for global institutional investors. Through continuous improvement of the product engineering lifecycle, the Chief Technology Officer & Head of Product Engineering drives the development of robust, data-intensive platforms that define the standard for modern investment decision support.

Scott Crum, the Chief Human Resources Officer at MSCI, designs and executes the talent strategy required to support the firm's global workforce and innovation goals. By overseeing recruitment, professional development, and organizational culture, the Chief Human Resources Officer ensures that the company attracts and retains the specialized expertise necessary to maintain leadership in financial data and analytics. Scott Crum implements performance management frameworks that align individual contributions with the firm's mission of providing critical decision support tools. This leadership role involves fostering an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration across diverse geographic regions and business segments. By managing compensation structures and employee engagement initiatives, Crum drives the organizational health required to sustain long-term growth. Through the strategic alignment of human capital with business objectives, Scott Crum ensures that the workforce remains agile and equipped to address the complex challenges faced by the global investment community.