PHILADELPHIA – January 6, 2025 – FS Investments, an $82 billion global alternative asset manager, today announced Scott Stimpfel will join the firm in January as Head of Human Resources. Dr. Stimpfel will serve on the firm’s Executive Committee and report into Lisa Opoku, Chief Operating Officer. His responsibilities include oversight of FS Investments’ global Human Resources efforts, including learning and development, recruiting, benefits and early talent programs.
“We are delighted to welcome an exceptionally talented Human Resources executive and thought leader like Scott to FS Investments,” said Lisa Opoku, Chief Operating Officer. “His strong focus on leadership and talent development will be instrumental to our success as we grow the firm.”
Dr. Stimpfel most recently spent eight years at Citibank (Citi) in various Human Resources leadership roles, including the global head of Human Resources for Citi’s Client organization and global head of Learning & Development for Citi’s Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory businesses. Prior to joining Citi, he was an Assistant Dean and Associate Dean at New York University (NYU), and he taught in NYU Stern’s Business & Society program. Dr. Stimpfel sits on the Kingsborough Community College Foundation Board and is committed to working with organizations that empower underserved community college students. He attended Pasadena City College and graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Business Administration. He earned an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a Doctor of Education from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education.
“I am excited to join FS Investments to drive the firm’s Human Resources strategy at an exciting time in its growth,” said Dr. Stimpfel. “I look forward to working with the team to attract and retain the best talent and expand our presence in markets around the world.”
About FS Investments
FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $82 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S, Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia.
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