Melissa McBeam

Melissa McBeam has an extensive work experience spanning various roles and companies. Melissa currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Kingfish Group since 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Shamrock Capital Advisors from 2016 to 2023, where they served as Vice President, Finance and contributed to the company's significant growth in assets under management (AUM). At Shamrock Capital, they also managed the finance department, executed financial strategies, and oversaw relationships with third-party providers.

Before joining Shamrock Capital, Melissa worked as a Controller from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of Associate Director at SS&C GlobeOp from 2014 to 2016. Their earlier experience includes working at BNY Mellon as Vice President, Alternative Investments Fund Accounting Manager from 2006 to 2014. In this role, they managed a team, implemented operational efficiencies, and trained staff on private equity.

Melissa began their career at PwC, where they started as a Summer Assurance Intern in 2001 and later became a Senior Associate from 2002 to 2006. Throughout their career, they have been involved in various activities and received recognition for their contributions, including being a member of BNY Mellon Women's Initiative Network (WIN) and receiving awards for diversity and inclusion.

Overall, Melissa McBeam has a strong background in finance, treasury management, alternative investments, and fund accounting, with a proven track record of driving growth and leading teams.

Melissa McBeam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA in Accounting and Business/Management from Texas Christian University, which they obtained from 1998 to 2001. Melissa also pursued further education at the University of Southern California, receiving a Master of Accountancy - MAcc degree in Accounting from 2001 to 2002.