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Salman Afzal

Salman Afzal

Managing Partner at Whittier Trust Co.

United States

About

Salman Afzal is the Managing Partner at Whittier Trust Company, where he leads strategic initiatives and oversees client relationship management for high-net-worth individuals and family offices. In his current role since January 2022, he is responsible for the firm’s overall direction in wealth management, fiduciary services, and business operations.

Prior to his appointment as Managing Partner, Salman served as Head of Operations at Whittier Trust Company from 2019 to 2022, and previously as Director of Operations at NeuralForge Technologies. His expertise spans private wealth management, trust administration, and operational leadership, with a particular focus on asset allocation, portfolio management, and multi-generational wealth strategies for clients in sectors such as real estate, public and private equity, and alternative investments.

Salman holds an MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services from Babson College and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of San Diego. His career is distinguished by a track record of enhancing operational efficiencies and developing tailored investment solutions for affluent families, contributing to Whittier Trust’s reputation as a leading independent wealth management firm.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Whittier Trust CompanyManaging PartnerJan 2022 to Present
Oversee all investment activities in emerging tech sectors including AI, digital infrastructure, and advanced analytics. Lead a cross-functional team of analysts and advisors to identify, evaluate, an...
Whittier Trust CompanyHead of OperationsJan 2019 to Jan 2022
Directed operational strategy for the firm’s expanding portfolio in the digital and AI innovation space. Focused on building scalable systems and processes for fund operations, tech scouting, and part...
NeuralForge TechnologiesDirector of OperationsJan 2018 to Jan 2022
Led operations for a boutique AI consulting firm specializing in predictive modeling and automation solutions for SMBs. Streamlined workflows and scaled project management systems to accommodate a 3x ...
BrightLoop DigitalOperations ManagerJan 2016 to Jan 2018
Managed cross-functional teams delivering digital strategy, UX design, and data analytics for clients in tech and e-commerce. Oversaw budget planning and team scheduling, ensuring timely delivery of o...
TechNest LabsCo-FounderJan 2013 to Jan 2016
Launched a tech incubator supporting early-stage startups in digital marketing, SaaS, and mobile development. Built a team of 12 engineers and growth strategists. Helped over 20 startups refine MVPs, ...
PulseWave InteractiveMarketing DirectorJan 2011 to Jan 2013
Led rebranding and digital marketing strategy, increasing traffic by 70% and user conversion by 15%. Launched five major product campaigns targeting the B2B SaaS space. Introduced a performance-based ...
PulseWave InteractiveMarketing ManagerJan 2009 to Jan 2011
Grew revenue from $700K to $1.1M through multi-channel marketing campaigns. Implemented a data-driven CRM strategy and A/B testing workflows that improved user engagement and email click-through by 25...
BluePixel MediaMarketing SpecialistJan 2008 to Jan 2009
Supported campaign execution for startup clients in edtech and media. Increased sales by 20% via optimized email funnels and early influencer marketing campaigns. Conducted customer behavior analysis ...

Education

Babson College

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services

University of San Diego

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

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David Ronco
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Derek Galvan
Derek Galvan
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Eric Derrington
Eric Derrington
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Jackson Vena
Jackson Vena
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