Adam Handlos

Adam Handlos has a strong background in finance and operations, with experience in various leadership roles. Adam is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC since April 2022. Before that, Adam was the Chief Financial Officer at Franklin Templeton Private Equity (FTPE) from March 2019 to April 2022. In this role, they directed management company functions, fund accounting, and daily operations, implemented risk mitigation strategies, and ensured compliance across multiple areas.

Prior to FTPE, Adam worked at Sixth Street where they held multiple positions, including Director of Operations from April 2016 to March 2019. In this role, they led a cross-functional team and optimized the special situations platform with private equity funds. Adam also served as a Vice President, Accounting and Senior Accounting Manager at Sixth Street, where they oversaw daily accounting functions and implemented processes to improve productivity and compliance.

Earlier in their career, Adam worked as an Assurance Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) from September 2006 to November 2013. At PwC, they oversaw multiple engagement teams, conducted audits for clients, and advised them on compliance and implementation of SEC registration for private funds. Adam also evaluated and provided strategic recommendations to improve clients' internal controls and operations systems.

Adam Handlos attended Fordham University from 2003 to 2006, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting. In 2009, they obtained the certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the California Board of Accountancy. In 2010, Adam Handlos enrolled in the American Institute of CPAs, but no completion date was provided for this program.