
7 APR, 2025

Titanbay, one of Europe’s fastest-growing private markets investment platforms, has announced the appointment of Sheryl Needham as Global Head of Distribution, marking a key strategic move as the firm scales its global presence and deepens ties with leading wealth management institutions.
Needham brings over 20 years of expertise in investment management, client strategy, and distribution leadership, having previously held senior roles at BlackRock and most recently consulting for AllianceBernstein. At BlackRock, she led EMEA-wide alternatives distribution efforts and scaled the Family Office business to $23 billion in AUM.
Titanbay’s latest appointment underscores its ambition to become the go-to platform for wealth managers and private banks seeking premium private markets access and infrastructure. With Needham’s proven ability to lead high-performing teams and build scalable distribution channels, Titanbay is poised to expand its global footprint further.
Sheryl is a force of nature. Her experience and leadership will be instrumental as we accelerate our global expansion and deepen our relationships with the world’s leading wealth managers and private banks.
Michael Gruener, Co-CEO at Titanbay
Titanbay is solving a real challenge—connecting wealth and asset managers through a flexible, tech-enabled platform. I’m excited to join a team committed to building long-term, strategic partnerships.
Sheryl Needham as Global Head of Distribution
Her appointment follows a series of strategic hires as Titanbay continues to invest in its distribution capabilities and scale operations internationally.