George Kushner
Senior Business Development & Relationship Manager
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished financial services professional with demonstrated experience in the financial services industry in Alternative Investments, Capital Markets, Fixed Income & Derivative sales, Private Equity, Real Estate, Fund of Funds, Hedge Funds, Private Banking, Blockchain/DLT & Cryptocurrency. Experience in executive leadership roles, product management, business development, and relationship management. I am a self-starter who strives to be naturally curious, entrepreneurial, a relationship builder, and a problem solver. Strong professional with an MBA from The Goizueta Business School at Emory University.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
H2cryptO Corp
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - Current
- Had the vision and determination to lead, build and develop an exchange that aimed to solve the number one pain-point preventing cryptocurrency’s mass & broad adoption across the globe
- Built a Cryptocurrency Exchange from the ground up
- Vetted global service providers in every vertical to ensure highest quality, best pricing and efficiency
- Secured VC funding, and High Net-Worth Funding
- Devised Go to Market strategy to begin to scale
Senior Vice President - Wealth Advisor
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Atlanta, GA
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for relationship building with HNW & UHNW Individuals, Family Offices and mini–Institutional Investors
- After discovering client’s needs, helped lead the team to design & deliver bespoke financial recommendations
- Secured and sourced new clients
Executive Vice President
Encore Enterprises
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Acted as head of Equity Capital Markets team, in charge of raising private equity for real estate investments and development
- Served as player and coach, while leading five salespeople and one investor relations (IR) person and head of IR and compliance
- In charge of growing current investor base as well as growing it externally
Head of Distribution (USWA)
BlackRock
New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Channel leader and a product strategist for BlackRock Alternative Advisors, an arm of BlackRock established to manage commingled funds and bespoke funds in addition to making direct and co-investments
- Charged with expanding sales and distribution channels and developing product strategies for future investments
- Collaborated with internal and external teams to deliver timely market readings
Head of Business Development
Willis Investment Counsel
Gainesville, GA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Recruited to redirect strategy and revitalize acquisition and service of institutional clients
- Accountable for all aspects of business development, including high-net-worth individuals, pensions, endowments and foundations, family offices, registered investment advisors, and consultants
- Spearheaded the evaluation process of an Investment Advisers Act of 1940 mutual fund to capitalize on growing demand
Education
MBA -
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
BA - History
Georgia State University
Skills
Financial leadership
Business start up
Negotiation
Business planning
Relationship Management
Staff Management
Business Development
Business Management
Strategic planning
Product development and expansion
Organizational leadership
Certification
Certified Blockchain Expert - Blockchain Council
Additional Experience
Previous Business Development & Relationship Management positions with Merrill Lynch's Hedge Fund Development & Management Group, Permal and Man Group.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
H2cryptO Corp
06.2021 - Current
Senior Vice President - Wealth Advisor
Wells Fargo Private Bank
07.2019 - 06.2021
Executive Vice President
Encore Enterprises
01.2018 - 08.2018
Head of Distribution (USWA)
BlackRock
01.2015 - 01.2018
Head of Business Development
Willis Investment Counsel
01.2013 - 01.2014
MBA -
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
BA - History
Georgia State University