LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 5, 2015) — David Braman, a retired founding partner for a leading global investment management firm, has been elected to Winrock International’s board of directors and will serve a five-year term.
“We are privileged to welcome Mr. Braman to Winrock’s board of directors,” said Board Chair Betsy Campbell. “His global experience and commitment to Winrock’s mission will bring tremendous value to the organization.”
Braman was a founding senior partner at Pantheon Ventures Inc., a global investment management firm that specializes in private equity fund investment. He joined the firm in 1987 and was a member of the team that purchased the business in 1988. Braman was responsible for Pantheon’s overall investment strategy in private equity in North America. Prior to joining Pantheon, he was a manager at U.S. West Inc., where he developed and managed its private equity investment program.
“We’re extremely fortunate to have Mr. Braman as our newest member of the board,” said Rodney Ferguson, Winrock president and CEO. “I look forward to him taking an active role on our board — contributing vision and insight that will help guide Winrock’s work moving forward.”
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock is headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., and has a capital office in Arlington, Va., with project offices worldwide.