Team Tag: Managing Directors

Mr. Forsyth joined Cerberus in 2025 and is a Managing Director of Cerberus Canada Advisors. In his role, he leads capital formation efforts across the Canadian market. Mr. Forsyth brings over 35 years of experience in capital fundraising, strategic development, executive leadership, and institutional investing across the pension, endowment, insurance, and consulting sectors. Prior to … Read more

Ms. Roosevelt serves as General Counsel for Cerberus’ Residential Opportunities platform. Prior to joining Cerberus in 2021, Ms. Roosevelt was a member of the securitized products legal team at Barclays. Earlier in her career, Ms. Roosevelt was an associate in the capital markets group at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and an associate in the … Read more

Ms. Swords is the Global Head of HR Compensation and Analytics for Cerberus and joined the Firm in 2007. In her role, she oversees human resource management and talent acquisition globally for the Firm and its affiliates. Prior to her current role, she led U.S. Human Resources and global compensation for the Firm. Ms. Swords … Read more

Mr. Carow is a Managing Director on the Residential Opportunities team. As a Portfolio Manager, Mr. Carow plays an active role in the platform’s investment strategy and asset selection, as well as in portfolio construction, risk, and liability management. Prior to joining Cerberus in 2015, Mr. Carow was involved with the design of the agency … Read more

Mr. Tamura is Head of Cerberus Japan Capital Formation Advisory, where he leads capital raising efforts for the Firm in Japan. Prior to joining Cerberus in 2025, Mr. Tamura was a Managing Director at Aksia Japan from 2007 to 2025, where he was instrumental in establishing and growing the Tokyo office for nearly two decades. … Read more

Ms. Istel is a Managing Director on the Cerberus Ventures team. She focuses on multi-stage, deep-tech defense investments, particularly in the energy, biotech, and maritime sectors. Ms. Istel joined Cerberus in 2025 after working as Deputy General Counsel and Bio & Energy Tech Lead for the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. She has spent … Read more

John Simon is the Chief Information Security Officer at Cerberus. Mr. Simon leads the Firm’s Enterprise Technology and Security function, overseeing its core technology platform and the teams responsible for networking, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud infrastructure, data warehouse, analytics, and technical support. His responsibilities also encompass disaster recovery, business continuity, e-discovery, technology risk management, and cybersecurity … Read more

Mr. Hippensteel is a Managing Director on the Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities team, which invests in businesses seeking to drive next-generation technologies and capabilities that advance national security and supply chain integrity. Prior to re-joining Cerberus in 2022, Mr. Hippensteel was first the Chief Financial Officer and then the Chief Operating Officer of Harbor … Read more