Robert J. (Rob) Conant is vice president, business development. Rob is responsible for all aspects of planning, directing and administering the Association’s Member recruitment and retention programs. In this role, he serves as liaison to MFA Member companies, and he provides important outreach to new members to increase the breadth of MFA’s initiatives and advocacy on behalf of the alternative investment industry.
Prior to joining MFA, Rob was an attorney at Seward & Kissel LLP, New York, in the firm’s hedge fund practice. Rob began his legal career at Dechert LLP, Washington, DC, in the firm's financial services group. Rob was a legal intern at MFA while attending law school and, prior to that, worked full-time at the Association for two years. During that time, he assisted in legal and regulatory affairs and was integrally involved in membership services and marketing communications. He earned his JD from Georgetown University Law Center and an AB in psychology from Georgetown University. You can reach Rob at rob@managedfunds.org.