Raymond J. Harbert, who founded Harbert Management Corp. in 1993, will step down as CEO of the company on Jan. 1, 2026, and become executive chairman.
Travis Pritchett, president and COO of the privately owned alternative asset manager, will become CEO.
Pritchett joined HMC in 2005, becoming president and COO in 2021.
“Travis has … an unparalleled understanding of what it means to be a bold, effective leader, having spearheaded the growth of many of our largest and most successful strategies,” Harbert said. “It has been rewarding to work alongside him for the past 20 years, and I am confident he is the right person to lead HMC to new heights in this next chapter.”
Pritchett said, “From my first day in 2005 to today, I have never lost sight of what a privilege it has been to work alongside such a talented, dedicated group of professionals at HMC, and I am honored to be entrusted with leading this team as we enter our next chapter of growth. Raymond’s entrepreneurial spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence is foundational to what makes HMC unique in today’s market. I look forward to continuing to benefit from his mentorship and working closely with him and our management team to build on the tremendous momentum we have across the business.”
