Our Leadership Team
Saul Shadfar
Saul Shadfar is a co-founder and co-Chief Executive Officer of Noir Capital, where he works alongside Tara Ramakrishnan to set and drive the strategic goals of the company and oversee its day-to-day management. Saul’s extensive experience, passion, expertise, and intelligence as a sophisticated investor have been integral to our success. Saul has a talent for identifying investment opportunities ahead of the competition and consistently mitigating risk for the firm.
In his role at Noir Capital, Saul co-chairs the Executive and Operating Committees and serves as the Head Chair of the Executive Investment Committee, where he works on the long-term overarching strategy of the company. Since taking the helm at our firm, Saul has led the Noir Invest Engine team to great heights with proprietary trading methodology and consistent long-term gains for clients, establishing Noir Capital as a dominant leader in the industry. His leadership style is characterized by his ability to inspire and motivate his team, and he is known for his ability to make difficult decisions with confidence and clarity.
Saul holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University, where he double majored in Finance and Accounting. In addition to his professional pursuits, he is dedicated to giving back to the community and serves on the board of Noir Capital, a committee dedicated to cultivating young leaders and transforming the planet.
“My mission is to achieve excellence in my craft and to be the best at what I do. I believe in living a spectacular life and using my knowledge and skills to help others achieve the same. I’m driven by a desire to constantly improve and to be a leader in my industry, using my expertise to guide and inspire those around me. At Noir Capital, we are all committed to this mission, and we strive every day to make it a reality for ourselves and for our clients.” - Saul Shadfar
Tara Ramakrishnan
Tara Ramakrishnan is a co-founder and co-Chief Executive Officer of Noir Capital, working alongside Saul Shadfar to set and drive the strategic goals of the company and oversee its day-to-day management. Tara is an invaluable member of the team and leads the firm's Executive Investment Committee. She also co-chairs the Executive and Operating Committees and serves as the Head Chair of the Sustainable Investing Committee, where she works on the design and oversight of new investment solutions with both financial and sustainability objectives.
Tara is a highly skilled and experienced professional and an invaluable asset to Noir Capital. Her expertise and leadership are sure to continue driving the success of the firm. Before her current role, Tara headed the Investment Research function at Noir Capital and has extensive experience developing systematic insights on global markets and overseeing investment logic and portfolio construction. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Oklahoma City University's Meinders School of Business, where she studied Finance and Economics.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Tara is dedicated to giving back to the community and serves on the board of Noir Capital, a committee dedicated to cultivating young leaders and transforming the planet.
“My personal mission is to make a positive impact on those around me and to never stop learning. I believe that every interaction, conversation, and chance is an opportunity to grow and improve, and I strive to make the most of each one. Whether it's through my work at Noir Capital or my personal relationships, I am committed to making a positive difference in the world and constantly strive for self-improvement.” - Tara Ramakrishnan
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Jae Park Lee
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
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Emmett Jackson
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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Samantha Goode
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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LIZ CHEN
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
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Bryan Lowell
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
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BRIANNA LEE
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
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DIMITRI ORLOV
CHIEF DATA OFFICER & HEAD OF PROJECTS AND ADVANCED RESEARCH
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TAU Sibongiseni
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
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BECKA MCNIGHT
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER