Jonathan Lang
C-Level Technology Consultant
jon.lang@merrittbrook.com Follow on LinkedIn(917) 392-6402
Jon is known for developing and executing transformative technology strategies that are key business enablers while maintaining stable core technology operations with robust operating controls and risk management functions. Though a stable and secure technology foundation is a core part of any successful business, Jon believes that there is significant strategic value to be captured in closely integrating technology strategy with the business to improve outcomes and enhance technology ROI. Throughout a career that has spanned firms from large hedge funds with a range of investments to both pre-IPO and publicly listed firms, he has developed technology and managed teams to help drive business value while maintaining a robust operating platform.
Experience
Jon’s professional experience includes: technology strategy development and implementation, enterprise change management and digital transformation, enterprise business intelligence and risk management, data management strategy, solution development and integration for both on-premise and cloud-based solutions, cybersecurity, external audit/regulatory relationships and talent development.
- Managing Director and CIO, Colony Capital (2014-2020)
Led team to develop and enhance operating platform through a period of rapid growth driven in part by a series of M+A transactions for a hybrid investment management firm ($58 BN AUM) consisting of publicly listed REITs, private funds, non-traded REITs and other managed investments. - Chief Information Officer, Aircastle Limited (2005-2014)
Joined the firm at company inception to build the team and operating platform required to allow the efficient growth of a commercial aircraft lessor in partnership with the Fortress Investment Group. Company growth post-IPO to $8.6BN AUM / 268 aircraft accommodated with minimal changes to original operating platform. - Senior Vice President – Information Technology, Paloma Partners (1994-2005)
Managed technology platform and team for an international hedge fund through numerous investment strategy changes and periods of strong growth. The strength of the resulting platform resulted in an acquisition by JP Morgan as the foundation of their Hedge Fund servicing platform.
Target Roles
- CIO/CTO-level guidance to a financial services or investment management organization to support evaluating and implementing new approaches and technology solutions to address growth and/or strategy evolution
- CISO-level guidance to financial services or investment management organization with significant exposure to cybersecurity related challenges requiring the development and implementation of strategies to manage and mitigate associated risks
Let's start a conversation:
jon.lang@merrittbrook.com
(917) 392-6402