Ridgepost Capital has appointed Brian McKenna as Vice President of Investor Relations, adding a veteran financial services analyst to lead investor engagement and communications as the alternative asset manager continues to expand its platform and global investor base.

McKenna will join the firm effective June 15, 2026, and will be responsible for overseeing Ridgepost Capital’s investor relations strategy, strengthening relationships with institutional investors, and enhancing communications across the firm’s worldwide investor network. He will also manage the company’s press and media engagement efforts, including the development of corporate communications and coordination of media interactions.

The appointment comes as Ridgepost Capital, which manages more than $45 billion in assets under management, continues to grow its presence across private equity, private credit, and venture capital strategies focused on middle-market and lower-middle-market investments.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brian to Ridgepost,” said Luke Sarsfield, chairman and chief executive officer of Ridgepost Capital. “His deep industry knowledge, strong analytical background, and extensive network within the institutional investor community will be a valuable addition as we continue to grow.”

McKenna brings extensive experience spanning equity research and alternative asset management. Most recently, he served as a managing director and senior research analyst covering alternative asset managers and business development companies, a segment of the financial services industry he has followed for more than a decade.

Throughout his research career, McKenna analyzed a broad range of financial services sectors and maintained regular engagement with institutional investors across both equity and fixed-income markets. His work earned recognition through broker voting programs, while helping him build an extensive network of relationships among investors, asset managers, and industry executives.

At Ridgepost, his responsibilities will extend beyond traditional investor relations functions. The firm said he will play a key role in communicating its investment strategy, business performance, and growth initiatives to shareholders and institutional investors while helping strengthen transparency and engagement across the investment community.

The hire reflects a broader focus among alternative asset managers on enhancing investor communications as institutional demand for private market strategies continues to increase. Firms managing private equity, private credit, and venture capital investments are placing greater emphasis on investor outreach, reporting, and market engagement as they compete for capital in a growing but increasingly competitive sector.

McKenna holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from St. Bonaventure University and maintains multiple FINRA licenses.

Headquartered in Dallas, Ridgepost Capital is a private markets investment firm focused on access-constrained strategies across private equity, private credit, and venture capital. As of March 31, 2026, the firm managed more than $45 billion in assets on behalf of a global investor base. Ridgepost’s investment approach centers on generating risk-adjusted returns through opportunities in the middle-market and lower-middle-market segments, where the firm believes specialized expertise and access can create long-term value.

With McKenna’s appointment, Ridgepost is adding an executive with deep sector knowledge and established investor relationships as it continues to scale its business and expand engagement with institutional stakeholders worldwide.