Mesirow (“the “firm”) today announced the recent appointments of three executives with proven track records of driving business growth and enhancing the client experience in the financial services industry.

“To deliver excellence to clients, we are committed to attracting and retaining top-notch talent across all levels of our organization,” said Dominick Mondi, President and CEO of Mesirow. “Our firm is unique when it comes to culture, entrepreneurial energy and community engagement. Natalie, Chris and Sarah join us with diverse and impressive backgrounds that will drive increased collaboration across finance, technology, marketing and distribution.”

Through its three core businesses – Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Wealth Advisory – Mesirow invests with clients, working side-by-side to design custom, technology-enhanced strategies that enable institutions, corporations, business owners, individuals and families to prosper now and over time.

The firm welcomes the following appointees, who will be based in Chicago with connectivity to Mesirow’s 22 global/regional offices.

• Natalie Brown, named Chief Financial Officer to oversee accounting operations, business accounting, audit and tax, and financial planning and analysis. Natalie also serves on the firm’s Board of Directors. Natalie joins Mesirow from Nuveen where she served as Managing Director, Head of Nuveen Advisory Services Finance. Prior, she worked at Kraft Foods and KPMG in accounting and finance roles.
• Chris Heim, named Chief Technology Officer to oversee a firm-wide technology strategy that aligns Mesirow systems, projects and organizational goals. Chris and his team will elevate the organization’s technology to meet and anticipate the needs of the firm and our clients. Chris joined the firm from Harris Associates, where he held the position of Senior Director of Information Technology, having previously served in senior technology leadership roles at GCM Grosvenor.
• Sarah Chodera, named Chief Marketing Officer to lead the strategy and execution of marketing and communications activities. Sarah and her team will capitalize on traditional/digital media and technology to increase efficiency and drive client engagement while building Mesirow brand strength. Sarah has served in senior marketing leadership roles at firms including Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Nuveen and Alliance Bernstein.

About Mesirow 
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in 21 cities, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our workplace culture. For more, visit mesirow.com.

Mesirow has been recently named "Best Place to Work in Chicago" by Crain's Chicago Business and the Chicago Tribune.