Tatum, a Randstad company and leading professional and interim services firm offering strategic business solutions, announces the appointment of Chris Shaw to regional partner of private equity services. In this capacity, Shaw is responsible for maximizing prospective portfolio companies and building relationships with private equity groups in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

“Chris’s valuable private equity experience and sales and business development skillsets are instrumental as we work to strengthen Tatum’s capabilities in helping private equity firms and their portfolio companies confront challenges arising at any stage of the business cycle,” said James Hickey, national managing partner of private equity services for Tatum. “His knowledge of both sides of the market makes him a strong asset to our team, and an integral contributor to our commitment to grow the business, specifically in such an important market as the Tri-State and Pennsylvania area.”

“I am honored to join the Tatum team and serve the Northeast private equity market,” said Shaw. “My background and experience in private equity, hedge funds and investment services will prove valuable in working with clients to optimize their investment returns and maximize private equity performance. I’m excited to get started and contribute to Tatum’s continued success.”

Shaw brings 16 years of financial experience, having worked on both the sell-side and buy-side of private equity and investment management. Most recently, Shaw served as managing director at Oberon Securities, where he examined and identified high growth investment opportunities and worked with client management throughout the capital raise process.

In previous roles, Shaw worked as a senior investment banker at Middlebury Securities, and investment manager of the structured finance group at Viking Asset Management. He has vast experience in new business origination and private placement capital markets. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.

To learn more about Tatum’s executive services and solutions, please visit www.tatum-us.com.

About Tatum

Tatum is a leading professional and interim services firm offering hands-on strategic, financial and technology solutions that measurably improve business performance. Tatum’s executive leaders and consultants help companies navigate critical points in the business lifecycle and execute their strategic initiatives. Our deep management and operational expertise, keen strategic consultancy and a focus on follow-through enable our teams to deliver solutions that drive sustainable impact. With a national footprint of offices in key markets, our firm is ready to mobilize locally anywhere in the country. Tatum is an operating company of Randstad US.