Wintrust Financial Corporation Appoints Two Members to Board of Directors
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC) announced the appointment of two new board members effective October 1, 2025: Laura Kohl, Chief Information Officer at Morningstar, and David Richter, Managing Director at GCM Grosvenor.
Kohl will contribute global business and technology leadership, having led Morningstar's global technology strategy. Richter will bring experience in private credit, hedge fund management, and serves as Investment Committee Chair for Grosvenor’s Absolute Return Strategies. The appointments increase Wintrust's board size to 14 members. Company leadership said the additions will add perspective to board oversight and support the firm’s customer and shareholder focus.
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC) ha annunciato la nomina di due nuovi membri del consiglio con effetto dal 1 ottobre 2025: Laura Kohl, Chief Information Officer di Morningstar, e David Richter, Managing Director di GCM Grosvenor.
Kohl apporterà una leadership globale in ambito business e tecnologia, avendo guidato la strategia tecnologica globale di Morningstar. Richter porterà esperienza nel credito privato, nella gestione di hedge fund, e funge da presidente del Comitato Investimenti per le Absolute Return Strategies di Grosvenor. Le nomine aumentano la dimensione del consiglio di amministrazione di Wintrust a 14 membri. La direzione aziendale ha dichiarato che le aggiunte apporteranno nuove prospettive alla supervisione del consiglio e sosterranno l’attenzione dell’azienda verso clienti e azionisti.
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC) anunció el nombramiento de dos nuevos miembros de la junta, con efecto a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025: Laura Kohl, Directora de Información en Morningstar, y David Richter, Director General en GCM Grosvenor.
Kohl aportará liderazgo global en negocio y tecnología, tras haber dirigido la estrategia tecnológica global de Morningstar. Richter aportará experiencia en crédito privado, gestión de hedge funds, y sirve como presidente del Comité de Inversiones de las Estrategias de Retorno Absoluto de Grosvenor. Los nombramientos aumentan el tamaño de la junta de Wintrust a 14 miembros. La dirección de la empresa dijo que las incorporaciones aportarán perspectiva a la supervisión de la junta y respaldarán el enfoque de la firma en clientes y accionistas.
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC)는 2025년 10월 1일부로 효과를 갖는 이사회에 두 명의 새로운 멤버를 임명했다고 발표했습니다: Laura Kohl, Morningstar의 최고정보책임자(CIO), 및 David Richter, GCM Grosvenor의 전무이사.
Kohl은 Morningstar의 글로벌 기술 전략을 주도하며 글로벌 비즈니스 및 기술 리더십을 제공할 것입니다. Richter는 사모 대출, 헤지펀드 관리에 대한 경험을 가져오며 Grosvenor의 절대 수익 전략에 대한 투자 위원회 의장을 맡고 있습니다. 이 임명으로 Wintrust의 이사회 규모는 14명으로 늘어납니다. 회사 경영진은 추가 인력이 이사회 감독에 대한 관점을 더하고 회사의 고객 및 주주 중심에 기여할 것이라고 말했습니다.
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ : WTFC) a annoncé la nomination de deux nouveaux administrateurs au conseil, à compter du 1er octobre 2025 : Laura Kohl, directrice des systèmes d'information chez Morningstar, et David Richter, managing director chez GCM Grosvenor.
Kohl apportera un leadership mondial en affaires et en technologie, ayant dirigé la stratégie technologique mondiale de Morningstar. Richter apportera son expérience du crédit privé, de la gestion de hedge funds, et assure la présidence du comité d'investissement des stratégies de rendement absolu chez Grosvenor. Les nominations porteront la taille du conseil à 14 membres. La direction a déclaré que ces ajouts apporteront une perspective à la supervision du conseil et soutiendront l’orientation de l’entreprise envers les clients et les actionnaires.
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC) hat die Berufung von zwei neuen Vorstandsmitgliedern zum 1. Oktober 2025 bekannt gegeben: Laura Kohl, Chief Information Officer bei Morningstar, und David Richter, Geschäftsführer bei GCM Grosvenor.
Kohl wird globale Führung in Geschäft und Technologie beitragen und die globale Technologistrategie von Morningstar geleitet haben. Richter wird Erfahrungen im privaten Kreditwesen, Hedge-Fund-Management einbringen und als Vorsitzender des Investitionsausschusses für Grosvenors Absolute Return Strategies dienen. Die Ernennungen erhöhen die Größe des Aufsichtsrats auf 14 Mitglieder. Die Unternehmensleitung erklärte, dass die Ergänzungen dem Aufsichtsgremium zusätzliche Perspektiven geben und den Fokus des Unternehmens auf Kunden und Aktionäre unterstützen werden.
أعلنت Wintrust Financial (بورصة ناسداك: WTFC) عن تعيين عضوين جديدين في مجلس الإدارة اعتباراً من 1 أكتوبر 2025: لورا كول، رئيسة المعلومات في Morningstar، وديفيد ريختر، المدير الإداري في GCM Grosvenor.
ستقدم كول قيادة عالمية في الأعمال والتكنولوجيا، بعد أن قادت استراتيجية التكنولوجيا العالمية في Morningstar. سيجلب ريختر خبرة في الائتمان الخاص، وإدارة صناديق التحوط، ويشغل منصب رئيس لجنة الاستثمار لاستراتيجيات العائد المطلق في Grosvenor. تزيد هذه التعيينات من حجم المجلس إلى 14 عضواً. قالت القيادة إن هذه الإصافات ستضيف وجهات نظر جديدة إلى إشراف المجلس وتدعم تركيز الشركة على العملاء والمساهمين.
Wintrust Financial（纳斯达克股票代码：WTFC）宣布任命两名新董事会成员，生效日期为 2025年10月1日：Laura Kohl，Morningstar 的首席信息官，以及 David Richter，GCM Grosvenor 的常务董事。
Kohl 将为全球业务与技术领导力做出贡献，曾领导 Morningstar 的全球技术战略。Richter 将带来私募信贷、对冲基金管理方面的经验，并担任 Grosvenor 的绝对回报策略投资委员会主席。这次任命使 Wintrust 的董事会规模增至 14 名成员。公司领导层表示，这些增补将为董事会监督带来新的视角，并支持公司在客户和股东方面的关注。
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors — Laura Kohl, Chief Information Officer, Morningstar, Inc., and David Richter, Managing Director, GCM Grosvenor — effective October 1, 2025.
Kohl has extensive global business and technology expertise, having worked across multiple industries. At Morningstar, she leads the global technology strategy. Richter is Investment Committee Chair for Grosvenor’s Absolute Return Strategies and brings his depth of experience in private credit and hedge fund management.
“We are pleased to welcome Laura and David to our board,” said H. Patrick Hackett, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Wintrust Financial. “Financial services is a dynamic industry and we are fortunate to add their unique perspectives to the vibrant dialogue of our well-rounded board.”
The addition of these two directors brings Wintrust Financial’s Board of Directors to a total of 14 members.
“Our board provides important counsel and oversight to management as we work to fulfill our mission of delivering an exceptional customer experience that creates impact in our communities and value for our shareholders,” said Tim Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wintrust Financial. “On behalf of our management team, we also extend a warm welcome to Laura and David and look forward to their contributions.”
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