Juan Castano

Juan Castano is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Vice President of West Coast Investor Relations and Capital Formation at HarbourVest Partners since December 2022. Castano previously held the position of Institutional Sales Vice President at BlackRock, where responsibilities included business development and relationship management with key pension clients. Earlier experience includes roles in institutional sales and product strategy at BlackRock and internships at Morgan Stanley and Summit Wealth Partners. Castano's leadership capabilities were showcased during tenure as Student Development Coordinator and President of the Harbert Student Investment Fund at Auburn University Harbert College of Business, where strategic decision-making and donor engagement were key focuses. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Marketing from Auburn University, alongside completion of the International Baccalaureate program.