Balestra and Wenke named presidents at Taconic Partners

New York, NY NYC development company Taconic Partners has made changes in its executive ranks.

Chief investment officer Chris Balestra, an investment department leader who has been with Taconic for 15 years, has been named president in addition to CIO.

Colleen Wenke, who has been with the firm for 20 years and is currently serving as chief development officer, has been named president and COO.

This is the first time a president has been appointed within the 24-year-old firm. Co-CEO’s Charles Bendit and Paul Pariser will continue to serve as co-CEO’s and guide this next generation of leadership at Taconic.

Additionally, senior vice president Matt Weir was promoted to executive vice president, joining the EVP ranks alongside Andrew Zlotnick, also general counsel. Weir and Zlotnick have also been with Taconic for at least a decade - a true testament to their strong company culture and talent.

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