Company
The benchmark in cybersecurity
Since its inception, Drawbridge has been transforming cybersecurity from a technical challenge into a strategic asset.
Its unique combination of expertise and innovative technologies helps you build a strong cyber program, so you can meet investors’ and regulators’ expectations.
Our established position and expertise in the alternative investment space and our forward-facing solutions are why we are the trusted partner to 1,000+ funds.
Drawbridge has 1,000+ clients with the same needs as ours, so they understand the space.
I adopted Drawbridge because I want an independent body looking at our cybersecurity. They’re best in class because of how they’ve evolved their software over time and their responsive customer service.
I’ve actually recommended them to dozens of people and I’ve given references to dozens of people. I don’t give references unless a vendor does a good job.
Seven Bridges Advisors - Scott Coughlin, CTO
Our Drawbridge client success analyst, Bill, provides both excellent technical and client expertise and understands our business and needs.
Managing Director - Major New York-based investment advisor
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202TH PLACE
2023 The Private Equity Wire US Awards
Best Cyber Security Provider
WINNER
2022 The Drawdown Awards
IT Provider: Cyber Security
WINNER
2022 HFM US Technology Awards
Best Cyber-Security Solution
WINNER
2022 With Intelligence Private Asset Management Awards
Best Firmwide Security Solution
WINNER
2022 HFM US Quant Services Awards
Best Cyber-Security Solution
WINNER
2021 The Private Equity Wire US Awards
Best Cyber Security Provider
WINNER
2021 Private Asset Management Awards
Best Firmwide Security Solution
WINNER
2021 HFM European Quant Services Award
Best Cyber Security Service
WINNER
2020 AltCredit European Services Awards (Europe & US)
Best Cybersecurity Firm
WINNER
2020 FTF Technology Innovation Awards
Software Solution of the Year
WINNER
Leadership
Don’t take a chance. Trust experience.
Drawbridge is the brainchild of experts steeped in cybersecurity and the high stakes world of alternative finance and wealth management.
Our mission is to help alternative investment firms strengthen their cybersecurity posture to reach their business goals through a combination of expertise and innovative technology.
Meet the team that makes this possible for you.
William Haney
Chief Executive Officer
LinkedInWilliam (Bill) Haney has over 30 years in software, analytics, and executive leadership spanning asset management, banks and brokers, and public and private companies, with particular focus on rapid-growth companies with private equity backing. Bill was named CEO of Drawbridge in September 2022 upon Francisco Partners' sponsorship. He is also a non-executive director of Wahed, a Halal investing platform, and a director of Big Win Philanthropy, working with African leaders to accelerate economic growth by investing in youth health, education and jobs. Bill has served as CEO of Credit Benchmark (Index Ventures and Balderton) and BISAM (Aquiline Capital Partners), and as non-exec chair of Enhesa and Alva Group. He started his career in development economics advising emerging country ministers and cabinets on export-led growth strategies, followed by several years as a turnaround advisor with Coopers & Lybrand. He holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in New York City.
Jason Elmer
Founder and Head of Strategic Innovation
LinkedInJason Elmer is the Founder and President of Drawbridge. Jason brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity and IT infrastructure experience to his role at Drawbridge. His management background includes multiple executive leadership roles and extensive experience delivering business-critical FinTech software and solutions that meet the specialized needs of hedge funds and private equity managers. Throughout his career, Jason has been at the forefront of business, technology, and customer service innovation across multiple facets of the global financial services industry. Jason serves on the board of Drawbridge, Encore Compliance, and acts as a Strategic Advisor to BlueFlame AI. Jason holds a BS in finance from the Fordham University College of Business Administration and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
Louis Cordone
Head of Client Success
LinkedInLou Cordone has over 20 years of relevant experience in leadership roles for companies that have gone on similar journeys as Drawbridge. He most recently led EQ's (formerly AST and PE-backed) product and data strategy to bring together its disparate offerings into a single, unified dashboard for fast, easy intelligence on shareholders. Not only did this result in a greatly improved customer experience, it allowed EQ to achieve its margin goals ahead of schedule. He also co-led the creation and implementation of a robust cybersecurity program following a significant event. As the head of the Corporate Advisory business at Thomson Reuters (subsequently sold to Nasdaq), he standardized equity and debt holder intelligence across global teams, introduced data science to help CEOs and IROs better predict future institutional and hedge fund shareholder moves, and extended the reach of the analytics to boards and operating executives. In this role, he also worked with hedge funds engaged in shareholder activism to identify their specific investor concerns in company strategy and management. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Iona University and lives in Brooklyn.
George Donovan
Chief Revenue Officer
LinkedInGeorge brings over 25 years of relevant experience in sales enablement and revenue growth with innovation-driven tech companies, recently as CRO at Allego where he expanded channels, penetrated entirely new client segments, and delivered strong growth results to establish the company as the market leader in tech-driven sales enablement. He is especially skilled at working across an organization to align the GTM model and execution with the overall growth strategies and competitive positioning, and in hiring and developing talent across the spectrum of roles. In addition to leading commercial teams, George is an experienced board member and understands the unique aspects of working with C-Suite buyers to address governance, risk and compliance challenges. He holds a BA in Psychology from Saint Anslem College and lives in the Boston area.
Simon Eyre
Chief Information Security Officer
LinkedInSimon brings more than 20 years of deep expertise in cybersecurity, regulatory governance, technology architecture, and corporate strategy to Drawbridge. Simon is responsible for the cybersecurity program of Drawbridge, including the governance, compliance, and certifications of the business. His direction helps define the framework of client cybersecurity products. He is a leader and frequent public speaker on all aspects of cybersecurity with a particular focus on the alternative investment markets. He most recently served as Director of Information Security at Edge Technology Group UK and was responsible for cybersecurity for both Edge and its clients. Previously, he held multiple senior management roles internationally at Eze Castle Integration, ultimately serving as Director of Service. Simon attended Rutgers and NJIT Universities with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
Jason Hasday
Head of Operations
LinkedInJason Hasday brings a wealth of experience, spanning over fifteen years in the technology and cybersecurity sectors, with a specialized focus on financial services. He assumed the role of Head of Operations at Drawbridge in January 2023. In addition to his responsibilities at Drawbridge, Jason serves as an advisor to various security and automation product companies. His recent positions as VP, Operations at ECI and Director of Strategic Initiatives at Abacus Group showcased his expertise in driving cross-functional process enhancements, fostering growth, and enabling scalability. Jason earned his BS in Computer Engineering from Vanderbilt University and is based in New York City.
Jeff Hoffman
Chief Finance Officer
LinkedInJeff Hoffman, as Drawbridge's Chief Financial Officer, leverages over 15 years of unique expertise to grow and scale private equity and venture backed software businesses. With a seasoned background as a CFO, he has significantly contributed to financial success in the fintech and broader technology industry. Jeff's impactful roles as CFO of ClickDimensions and eVestment showcased his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes, driving organic growth at scale, executing strategic acquisitions, and expanding market presence, ultimately leading to successful liquidity events, in addition to the successful initial public offering of Cardlytics.
Jeff resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and holds an MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree from Berry College.
Vipul Kalwani
Head of Software Development
LinkedInVipul Kalwani leads software development and architecture for Drawbridge out of the Boston office. He has over 20 years of experience in managing software development, architecture, and operations teams focused on developing technology for sectors including finance, intellectual property, life sciences, and cloud services. Prior to Drawbridge, Vipul held senior technology roles at Clarivate, Thomson Reuters, Digital Ocean, and Tuvoli, providing him with a unique blend of skills ranging from leading large global teams to hands-on innovation in delivering client facing data-centric platforms and solutions. Vipul holds a Computer Engineering degree from Nagpur University and advanced certifications from MIT and Boston University.
Jordan Messing
Head of Cloud Engineering & Cybersecurity
LinkedInJordan Messing has spent more than 15 years working with financial firms across all technology disciplines including cybersecurity, cloud solutions, systems architecture, networking, and end-user computing. Jordan was named Head of Cloud Engineering and Cybersecurity in July 2023 shortly after his two-year anniversary at Drawbridge. Jordan previously served in various client-facing and technical roles over eight years at EzeCastle Integration (ECI), a managed service provider focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining technology and cybersecurity for alternative investment firms. He ended his time with ECI as a Director of Technology Services, responsible for both account management and technical oversight for all US West Coast clients. His career in IT began as a systems administrator for a fund-of-funds at KenmarOlympia. Jordan holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Purchase College in New York and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He resides in Denver, Colorado.
Renee Mills
Chief Human Resource Officer
LinkedInRenée Mills has over 20 years of HR leadership experience covering all aspects of organizational and people matters focusing on PE-backed growth companies. Prior to Drawbridge, Renée worked with boards and senior management advising on talent procurement and development across professional services organizations, software and analytics companies, startups, and high growth companies. Her last companies include Enhesa, Alva Group, Simply Business, and BISAM. She holds a Master's in Organizational Communication and Development from Suffolk University. She lives in Florida.
Nick Pastoressa
Chief Product & Technology Officer
LinkedInNick has over 25 years of product and technology experience, having led the development of data, analytics, and workflow solutions, from concept through delivery, for users throughout the global financial services industry. He has run technology, product, content, and user experience teams and has led multiple platform development and integration initiatives throughout his career. Nick joined Drawbridge after serving as Chief Product and Technology Officer for Credit Benchmark, a pioneer in bank-sourced consensus credit ratings. Prior to that, Nick worked for Nasdaq where he served as Global Head of Product and Platform for their Corporate Solutions division. During his tenure there, he led the development of Nasdaq's award winning, next generation suite of solutions for the corporate community. Nick's experience also includes several senior roles at Thomson Reuters, including Head of Product for the Investors Division, which focused institutional and alternative investment managers. He began his career in product and technology at I/B/E/S, the leader in financial forecast data. Nick holds a Master's degree from New York University, a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook and lives in Manhattan.
Rebecca Thomas
Head of Account Management
LinkedInRebecca Thomas is Head of Account Management and founding member of Drawbridge. Rebecca is responsible for oversight of the Firm's account management team. Prior to joining Drawbridge, Rebecca worked at Duff & Phelps in the Global Cybersecurity Services practice where she managed a range of clients including hedge funds, private equity managers, private equity portfolio companies to create cybersecurity policies and procedures, conduct risk assessments, provide training, perform third-party due diligence, and prepare clients for regulatory examinations, as well as investor meetings. Rebecca received her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
Jason Elmer
Founder and Head of Strategic Innovation
LinkedInJason Elmer is the Founder and President of Drawbridge. Jason brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity and IT infrastructure experience to his role at Drawbridge. His management background includes multiple executive leadership roles and extensive experience delivering business-critical FinTech software and solutions that meet the specialized needs of hedge funds and private equity managers. Throughout his career, Jason has been at the forefront of business, technology, and customer service innovation across multiple facets of the global financial services industry. Jason serves on the board of Drawbridge, Encore Compliance, and acts as a Strategic Advisor to BlueFlame AI. Jason holds a BS in finance from the Fordham University College of Business Administration and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
William Haney
Chief Executive Officer
LinkedInWilliam (Bill) Haney has over 30 years in software, analytics, and executive leadership spanning asset management, banks and brokers, and public and private companies, with particular focus on rapid-growth companies with private equity backing. Bill was named CEO of Drawbridge in September 2022 upon Francisco Partners' sponsorship. He is also a non-executive director of Wahed, a Halal investing platform, and a director of Big Win Philanthropy, working with African leaders to accelerate economic growth by investing in youth health, education and jobs. Bill has served as CEO of Credit Benchmark (Index Ventures and Balderton) and BISAM (Aquiline Capital Partners), and as non-exec chair of Enhesa and Alva Group. He started his career in development economics advising emerging country ministers and cabinets on export-led growth strategies, followed by several years as a turnaround advisor with Coopers & Lybrand. He holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in New York City.
Kevin Bhatt
Board Member
LinkedInKevin Bhatt joined Long Ridge in 2010 and serves as a Managing Partner and a member of the Firm's Investment Committee. Kevin leads the overall strategy and direction of the Firm, in addition to managing deal teams focused on the sourcing, evaluation, and management of Long Ridge's portfolio companies. Over his investing career, Kevin has served on the boards of numerous public and private financial services and business services companies, partnering with visionary managers to build leading companies across a range of sectors.
Prior to joining Long Ridge, Kevin was a Vice President with AEA Investors, a private equity firm with over $10 billion of committed capital. Before joining AEA, Kevin was a member of the financial services and business services teams at TH Lee Putnam Ventures, a $1.1 billion growth capital firm. Kevin started his career in McKinsey & Company's New York office, serving as a consultant to financial institutions.Kevin received a AB in Economics with Honors from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Peter Christodoulo
Board Member
LinkedInPeter Christodoulo is a Partner at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2008. Peter currently serves on the board of directors of Drawbridge, Dynamo, NMI, Paradigm, SourceScrub, TS Imagine, and Verifone, and is also involved in FP's investments in Betterment, GAINSystems, Prosper, and Renaissance. He previously served on the boards of 2Checkout, Allston Trading, Betterment, eFront, PayLease, Paymetric, Paysafe, Payscale, Renaissance and SmartFocus and was involved in FP investments in Capsilon, City Index, Eventbrite and NextCapital. He previously worked at Thomas H. Lee Partners and Credit Suisse. Peter has an AB in History from Harvard College.
Nick Nelson
Board Member
LinkedInNick Nelson is a Vice President at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2022. He currently serves on the board of Drawbridge. He previously worked at Bain & Company and Golden Gate Capital.
Nick has an AB in Economics from Dartmouth College.
Kevin Wei
Board Member
LinkedInKevin Wei is a Principal at Francisco Partners. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2017. Kevin currently serves on the boards of Drawbridge, Edifecs, Glorious, Greenslate, PayScale, and Verifone. He also previously served on the boards of 2Checkout and HealthcareSource. He previously worked at Hellman & Friedman and Goldman Sachs. Kevin has a BA in Media Studies and BS in Business Administration from University of California Berkeley as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Careers
If you want to be valued, join the Drawbridge team
It feels good to know that people can’t do without you. That you’re continuously helping them raise the bar, because you are innovative and collaborative. A career at Drawbridge promises all this and the knowledge that you’re the best of the best in cybersecurity.
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