Shawna Hanley

I work with Investment CEOs, Executives, and Boards to lead high-impact initiatives across enterprise growth, organizational transformation, and global expansion. With deep expertise spanning investments, infrastructure, and distribution, I bridge strategic vision and execution—aligning teams, navigating complexity, and advancing the priorities that matter most. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve led corporate strategy, M&A, and operations teams at global investment firms including MacKay Shields, New York Life Investment Management, Berenson & Company, and Goldman Sachs. My track record spans growth strategy, deal execution, product innovation, and cross-border expansion—delivering results that strengthen competitiveness and unlock long-term value. Recognized for integrity and judgment, I bring diverse voices together and build consensus to ensure execution is backed by stakeholder conviction. Key Highlights: 📈Enterprise Strategy & Growth – Drove business expansion at MacKay Shields through product innovation, reorganization, and cross-functional execution. 🏦M&A & Capital Strategy – Executed $4B+ in strategic transactions, including $1B+ in acquisitions and $3B+ in capital raising across Goldman Sachs, Berenson, and New York Life Investment Management. 👥Cross-Functional Leadership & Talent – Enhanced engagement and retention across a $150B+ platform by designing compensation frameworks and high-impact talent programs across investment, distribution, and corporate functions. Passionate about building best-in-class organizations, scaling enterprise growth, and supporting leadership in achieving their most critical priorities. Let’s connect to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for meaningful impact.