Moelis & Company, a global leader in independent investment banking, has named Christopher Callesano as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 31, 2025. Chris will take over from Joseph Simon, who will be leaving the firm after an impressive 15-year tenure. Joe will collaborate with Chris and the executive team for a smooth transition before moving on to become the CFO at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.
Chris, who has been with Moelis since 2010, currently holds the role of Managing Director, Principal Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller. With over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, Chris has worked closely with Joe for almost 15 years, playing a crucial role in strengthening Moelis’s finance infrastructure to support the firm’s growth. He will continue to be based at Moelis’s New York headquarters.
Ken Moelis, the firm’s founder, expressed his gratitude: “We want to thank Joe for his trusted partnership and exceptional contributions to our Firm. His leadership has been integral to our growth and our evolution as a public company, and we wish him well in his new position as CFO of Wachtell Lipton, a trusted legal partner to us for many years. Chris has a strong track record, deep financial expertise, and intimate knowledge of our operations and culture. We congratulate Chris on his new role and look forward to his contributions as we continue executing our growth strategy to better serve our clients and shareholders.”
Chris shared his excitement about the new role: “I am excited to take on this role and deeply appreciate the trust that Ken and the executive team have placed in me. Moelis has been my home for nearly 15 years, and I look forward to building on our strong foundation and leading the financial team to support the next phase of the Firm’s growth. I also want to thank Joe for his support throughout my time at Moelis and preparing me for this critical role.”
Before his time at Moelis, Chris was Senior Managing Director of Financial Reporting and Policy at NASDAQ OMX. He also held the position of Director of Corporate Reporting at Merrill Lynch and began his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young. Chris is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Penn State University and an M.B.A. from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
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