Sheryl Needham joins Titanbay as Global Head of Distribution

We’re thrilled to welcome Sheryl Needham to Titanbay as our new Global Head of Distribution.

Sheryl brings an incredible track record, with more than two decades of experience across investment management, client strategy and distribution leadership. Most recently, she worked with AllianceBernstein, helping shape their family office distribution strategy across EMEA and driving key private markets initiatives. Before that, she spent over 20 years at BlackRock, where she held a range of senior leadership roles, including heading up Alternatives Distribution for Wealth, leading Hedge Fund Distribution, and scaling the Family Office business to an impressive $23bn in AUM. Along the way, she built and led a powerhouse team of 18 specialists across the region.

In short: she knows her stuff.

As Titanbay continues to grow at pace—partnering with leading private banks and wealth managers globally—Sheryl’s experience couldn’t come at a better time. Her deep understanding of complex distribution channels, her knack for designing scalable solutions, and her leadership of high-performing teams make her the perfect fit for this next chapter.

“Sheryl is a force of nature,” said Michael Gruener, our Co-CEO. “She’s known for building trust, scaling businesses and developing top-tier teams. We couldn’t be more excited to have her on board as we ramp up our international expansion.”

For Sheryl, joining Titanbay is about more than the role—it’s about solving a meaningful challenge in the market. “Titanbay is addressing a real gap by connecting wealth and asset managers through a flexible, tech-enabled platform,” she shared. “It’s rare to find a team that genuinely understands both sides of the market and is focused on building long-term partnerships.”

Outside of work, Sheryl is also passionate about the arts and giving back—she sits on the Development Board of the National Theatre and is a Trustee of Sarabande, the Foundation established by Lee Alexander McQueen.

Her appointment is part of a wider growth story at Titanbay, as we continue to invest in world-class talent, strengthen our global distribution, and deliver exceptional private markets solutions to our partners around the world.

Welcome to the team, Sheryl!