Summary
Global capital is shifting toward the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. This blog explores why execution, presence, and infrastructure — not just capital — will determine which firms win in these hubs.
Rochelle Glazman
Rochelle is responsible for enabling go-to-market and growth strategies across sales, marketing, product, and client engagement. Before taking on this role, Rochelle was a Senior Pre-Sales Consultant, engaging with clients and prospects across the financial services industry. Prior to joining Arcesium, Rochelle spent over five years at BlackRock Aladdin servicing institutional asset managers and leading several implementation projects across North and South America. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in economics.
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