GCM Grosvenor Announces Appointment of Cara Fixler as Chief Human Resources Officer
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GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) announced on January 8, 2026 that Cara Fixler joined the firm as Chief Human Resources Officer based in Chicago. Ms. Fixler will oversee global HR strategy including talent development, recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
Ms. Fixler joins from LaSalle Investment Management, where she was Head of Human Resources, Americas, leading HR for a region of more than 300 employees and approximately $30 billion in assets under management. She has over 20 years of HR leadership experience across real estate, healthcare, industrial, and financial services and holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota.
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- Appointed CHRO with 20+ years of HR leadership experience
- Led HR for a region of 300+ employees and ~$30B AUM
- Cross‑sector experience in real estate, healthcare, industrial, and financial services
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CHICAGO, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG), a leading global alternative asset management solutions provider, today announced that Cara Fixler has joined the firm as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Fixler will oversee all aspects of the firm’s global human resources strategy, including talent development, recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
Ms. Fixler joins GCM Grosvenor from LaSalle Investment Management, an operationally independent subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), where she most recently served as Head of Human Resources, Americas. In that role, she led HR strategy for a region spanning more than 300 employees and approximately
With more than 20 years of HR leadership experience, Ms. Fixler brings a deep understanding of workforce strategy in complex, global organizations. Her background includes senior HR roles across sectors including real estate, healthcare, industrial, and financial services. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions at AbbVie and General Electric, where she helped shape high-performing teams and fostered inclusive, mission-driven cultures.
“Cara brings a people-first leadership philosophy that aligns with our culture and the talent-driven nature of our business,” said Michael Sacks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GCM Grosvenor. “Her experience integrating talent strategy with organizational growth will help us continue to develop our people and strengthen our value proposition.”
“I am excited to join GCM Grosvenor, a firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to cultivating exceptional talent,” said Ms. Fixler. “I look forward to partnering with leaders across the organization to support the firm’s continued growth and to advance initiatives that help our people thrive.”
Ms. Fixler holds a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota and will be based in the firm’s Chicago headquarters.
About GCM Grosvenor
GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately
GCM Grosvenor’s experienced team of approximately 560 professionals serves a global client base of institutional and individual investors. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com.
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