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THE DELTEC TEAM
“Our ability to attract and retain professionals with intellectual curiosity, a passion for collaboration and a strong desire to service clients has resulted in a firm culture characterized by mutual respect, long lasting relationships and the celebration of one another’s accomplishments. That is the key to Deltec’s successful legacy.”

Denise Vitti, CPA®
Managing Director

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SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTORS

Arthur E. Byrnes

Arthur E. Byrnes

Senior Managing Director, Investment Policy/Portfolio Management

Mr. Byrnes manages Deltec Emerging Market Income Fund, L.P. and is ultimately responsible for all aspects of Deltec’s emerging market investment activities, including debt and equity portfolios. In the past, he oversaw the firm’s investments in distressed credits and high yield securities. Mr. Byrnes is currently a director of The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce and The Ecuadorian American Association. After spending most of his youth living in Brazil, he went on to receive his BA from Harvard College and later an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

John R. Gordon

John R. Gordon

Senior Managing Director, Investment Policy/Portfolio Management

Mr. Gordon manages the Deltec Forum Fund, L.P and is responsible for the management of Deltec’s US equity investments and separate multi-asset class accounts. Prior to joining Deltec in 1988, he was a Managing Director of Kidder, Peabody & Co., where he spent 12 years in the firm’s corporate finance department. Mr. Gordon was a long-standing director of Anadarko Petroleum and served as chairman of the bondholder committees during the bankruptcies of Freuhauf Corporation and Southland Corporation. He received a JD/MBA from Harvard Law and Business Schools and a BA from Harvard College.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Peter J. Coolidge

Peter J. Coolidge

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Mr. Coolidge manages Deltec Special Situations Partners, L.P. and is responsible for the firm’s event driven opportunities strategy. He joined Deltec in 2002. Prior to that time, Mr. Coolidge was a Managing Director at Brean Murray & Co. where he was an equities trader. Mr. Coolidge also worked at Kidder Peabody & Co. where he was a Senior Vice President. Mr. Coolidge attended Harvard College and Hunter College and received an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Gregory J. Lesko, CFA®

Gregory J. Lesko, CFA®

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Mr. Lesko is a portfolio manager specializing in emerging market strategies. He manages Deltec Emerging Market Equities, L.P. and directs emerging market investments throughout the firm. He joined Deltec in 2001. Prior to that time, Mr. Lesko was a Managing Director at EastWest Capital Management where he spent 14 years co-managing a global limited partnership invested in emerging market and domestic equities. Mr. Lesko received an AB from Dartmouth College and a BE from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

James T. White

James T. White

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Mr. White is a portfolio manager and research analyst. He joined Deltec in 1990. While his research is primarily related to US equities, his developed knowledge of certain industries is utilized and benefits other Deltec portfolio managers. Mr. White previously served as the firm’s head trader. He received his AB from Dartmouth College.

ADMINISTRATION

Denise G. Vitti, CPA®

Denise G. Vitti, CPA®

Managing Director, CFO/COO/CCO

Ms. Vitti is responsible for all of Deltec’s operations, accounting and administrative functions and is the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. She joined Deltec in 1997. Her previous experience includes financial accounting positions with Lehman Brothers and The Goldman Sachs Trust Company. Ms. Vitti began her career with Arthur Young & Company. She received her BS from Fordham University and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York State.

Michele Scheddin

Michele Scheddin

Head Trader

Ms. Scheddin is Deltec’s Head Trader. She joined the firm in 2023. Prior to Deltec, Michele was Head Trader at Chesapeake Asset Management LLC where she worked for approximately 20 years. Her previous work experience included positions at Shroder Investment Management of North America and Hutner Capital Management Inc.

Deborah M. Manton

Deborah M. Manton

Portfolio Administration & Client Services

Ms. Manton serves as Portfolio Accounting Manager and is responsible for all aspects of Deltec’s portfolio administration and client services. She has been with the firm since 2007. Her previous work experience includes positions at Chesapeake Asset Management LLC, Reynolds Securities Ltd and Unity Management LLC. Ms. Manton graduated from LeMoyne College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Madge Dietrich

Madge Dietrich

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Dietrich is Executive Assistant to Deltec’s Senior Managing Director and provides  Administrative Assistance to all of Deltec. Her many responsibilities include interacting with clients and providing support to all of Deltec’s employees. She also plays a key support role in the firm’s marketing efforts. She joined the firm in 2019. Prior to her work at Deltec, Ms. Dietrich was a professional actor and also worked in the hospitality industry. She graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Music.

Mindy Kwong

Mindy Kwong

Portfolio Administration & Client Services

As Deltec’s Senior Portfolio Accountant Ms. Kwong is involved in all aspects of portfolio administration and assists with client services. She joined Deltec in 2000. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kwong worked at Sloate, Weisman, Murray & Co. Inc. She graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.

Shijia Mao

Shijia Mao

Associate, Equity Research Analyst

As part of the emerging market team Ms. Mao works closely with Mr. Lesko in researching companies, developing ideas and constructing portfolios for emerging market investments. Ms. Mao joined Deltec in 2019. She received an MS in Accounting and Fundamental Analysis from Columbia Business School and is an honor graduate of Pepperdine University.

Richard Nisanov

Richard Nisanov

Staff Accountant

Mr. Nisanov is an accountant at Deltec. He is responsible for assisting the Controller in all aspects of accounting and interfaces with the Firm’s auditors, fund administrators and clients on a regular basis. Mr. Nisanov joined the firm in 2023. His previous work experience includes positions as tax and staff accountant  at InventWealth CPA, LLC and tax analyst at 1800Accountant. Mr. Nisanov has a Bachelor of Public Accounting,Business Management and Finance from Brooklyn College.

Jessica Ryan

Jessica Ryan

Human Resources and Administration

Ms. Ryan is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources at Deltec. She also liases with Deltec’s IT consultants, manages all the day to day premises needs, and provides support to Accounting and Client Services. Ms. Ryan has been with Deltec since 1996.

Adam Schwartz

Adam Schwartz

Controller

Mr. Schwartz is Controller at Deltec. He is responsible for all aspects of Accounting and interfaces with the firm’s auditors, fund administrators, and clients on a regular basis. He also manages the firm’s relationship with its market data vendors and assists with compliance. Mr. Schwartz joined the firm in 2000. His previous work experience includes positions at Price Waterhouse Coopers, Eisner LLP, and Goldstein Golub Kessler PC. Mr. Schwartz graduated from CUNY Bernard Baruch College.

John Von Reine

John Von Reine

Client Services/ Head of Operations

Mr. Von Reine is responsible for all aspects of operations and works extensively with both Deltec’s clients and Deltec’s prime broker and custodians. He joined the firm in 1994 and previously worked at UBS Securities.