1. Lindsay Creedon appointed Head of Private Equity effective January 2026. 2. Scott Hart remains on the Private Equity Investment Committee for global expansion. 3. Creedon has been with StepStone since 2010 and co-chairs investment committee. 4. Creedon's leadership is expected to strengthen client relationships and operations. 5. StepStone manages approximately $771 billion in total capital across various sectors.
FAQ
Why Bullish?
The leadership change is likely to enhance StepStone's capabilities and client engagement, similar to past positive leadership transitions in finance that improved operational efficiency and profitability.
How important is it?
The appointment of a respected leader indicates potential for enhanced performance and client satisfaction, impacting investor sentiment positively.
Why Long Term?
Strong leadership will impact StepStone's strategic direction and client retention, fostering growth over time, much like similar leadership shifts at successful investment firms led to sustained market performance.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group (NASDAQ:STEP), a leading global private markets investment firm, today announced that longtime Partner Lindsay Creedon has been appointed Head of Private Equity, effective January 1, 2026.
StepStone CEO Scott Hart, who has held the role since 2017, will remain on the Private Equity Investment Committee and continue to drive the firm's global expansion.
Ms. Creedon joined StepStone in 2010 and was promoted to Partner in 2015. She currently co-chairs StepStone's Private Equity Investment Committee, serves as Co-Head of Private Equity Co-Investments and is a member of the firmwide Global Executive Committee. She will remain in these roles, and continue to manage key client relationships, including some of the largest private market investors in the world.
"As a highly respected and valuable leader inside StepStone, and having developed trusted relationships with our clients around the world, Lindsay is very deserving of this expanded leadership role," said Mr. Hart. "I have personally had the opportunity to work closely with Lindsay over the years and have always been impressed by the energy and new ideas that she brings to each opportunity. I look forward to seeing Lindsay bring that same fresh perspective and her wealth of experience to her new role."
In addition to her talents as an investor and executive, Lindsay played a pivotal role in establishing and leading StepStone's Talent and Culture Committee, which has been instrumental in building the firm's award-winning workplace culture. Her efforts in this area have driven many internal initiatives to support StepStone employees as they rise through the organization.
"StepStone has given me a great platform on which to build my career, and I'm truly honored by this appointment," said Ms. Creedon. "It's been such a great privilege to help grow StepStone from a boutique asset manager to one that serves investors of all types globally, all while preserving an entrepreneurial and collegial culture. I look forward to leading our private equity business and continuing to deliver great results for our clients."
About StepStone Group
StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ:STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services to its clients. As of September 30, 2025, StepStone was responsible for approximately $771 billion of total capital, including $209 billion of assets under management. StepStone's clients include some of the world's largest public and private defined benefit and defined contribution pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies, as well as prominent endowments, foundations, family offices and private wealth clients, which include high-net-worth and mass affluent individuals. StepStone partners with its clients to develop and build private markets portfolios designed to meet their specific objectives across the private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate asset classes.
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