US headquartered Petra Funds Group, a fund administration provider to global private equity and debt funds, has hired Steven Antonson as its chief of staff.
Antonson (pictured) brings 15 years of experience in finance and operations with a focus on control-oriented investments in cash-generating assets and businesses.
Before joining Petra, he was a founding member, CFO & COO at Zero Infinity Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm. Previously, he served as a vice president of the private equity business at Fortress Investment Group. He also worked at General Electric, participating in its Financial Management Program (FMP) and Corporate Audit Staff (CAS).
Antonson will work closely with the company’s partners, directors, and controllers to develop and implement strategies for business development and internal structuring for scalability and growth.
Stephen Coats, co-founder and managing partner of Petra Funds Group said: “With his expertise in overseeing and developing strategies and processes for financial, operational, and administrative functions in the financial services industry, Steven will make a great impact on Petra’s growth and innovation.
“Steven will be instrumental to our continued success in providing the highest level of operational capability and top-notch service to private fund managers.”
Peter Haskopoulos, co-founder and managing partner of Petra Funds Group said: "Navigating the intricacies of the evolving fund administration industry must be met with the right expertise. When we began our search for this position, we sought an individual who has excelled in the field of play and has spent years working inside of funds.
"Steven’s proven track record of developing business development strategies within the private equity and venture capital industry set him apart.”
Antonson said: “I am thrilled to join a team that understands the importance of being a trusted advisor in private funds and to lead its effort in enhancing business and strategy development for sustained operational excellence.”
Petra Funds Group has offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Boston and administers funds and structures totalling more than $200bn in assets.
