GCM Grosvenor Hires Michael Albrecht as a Managing Director and Co-Head of Direct Infrastructure Investments, Strengthening Firm’s Infrastructure Capabilities
GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) hired Michael Albrecht as Managing Director and co-head of its direct infrastructure strategy, effective April 13, 2026.
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GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) hired Michael Albrecht as Managing Director and co-head of its direct infrastructure strategy, effective April 13, 2026.
The firm’s infrastructure platform manages approximately $19 billion in assets and has grown more than threefold over the past five years. Albrecht brings over two decades of infrastructure investing experience and will focus on origination, execution and portfolio management.
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- Infrastructure AUM approximately $19 billion
- Platform grew >3x over the past five years
- Michael Albrecht brings >20 years of infrastructure experience
- Albrecht named co-head, direct infrastructure strategy, strengthening leadership
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News Market Reaction – GCMG
On Apr 13, the day this news came out, GCMG closed 3.29% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Apr 13 session.
Key Figures
- Infrastructure AUM
- approximately $19 billion
- GCM Grosvenor infrastructure platform size at announcement
Historical Context
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CHICAGO, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG), a global alternative asset management solutions provider, today announced that Michael Albrecht has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the firm’s Infrastructure business and co-head of the firm’s direct infrastructure strategy.
In his new role, Albrecht will focus on direct infrastructure investments, including investment origination, execution, and portfolio management across sectors. He will also serve as a member of the firm’s Infrastructure Advantage Investment Committee. GCM Grosvenor’s infrastructure platform, now approximately
“Michael’s extensive experience in infrastructure investing and strong track record across sectors make him a valuable addition to our team,” said Fred Pollock, Chief Investment Officer at GCM Grosvenor. “We are seeing an acceleration of compelling opportunities in infrastructure and believe Michael will play a key role in co-leading and further expanding our direct infrastructure investment capabilities.”
Albrecht brings more than two decades of infrastructure investment experience to his new role. Most recently, he served as a Managing Partner of Ridgewood Infrastructure, where he led the origination and execution of investments across sectors including utilities, water, energy transition, renewable power, among others. Prior to that, he held senior infrastructure investment roles at Allstate Investments, where he established and led the firm’s direct infrastructure investment strategy, as well as at JPMorgan Asset Management and Altrinsic Global Advisors.
“I’m excited to join GCM Grosvenor and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s infrastructure platform,” said Albrecht. “GCM Grosvenor’s global platform and integrated approach position it well to capitalize on attractive opportunities across the infrastructure landscape.”
Albrecht received an MBA from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science from Stockton University. He is also a CFA® charter holder.
About GCM Grosvenor
GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately
GCM Grosvenor’s experienced team of approximately 550 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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