Erik Hirsch
Erik is Co-Chief Executive Officer. In this role, he is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction and operations. Erik serves on the firm’s Investment Committees as well as the Board of Directors.
On behalf of Hamilton Lane, Erik is a board member of Novata, a public benefit corporation designed to collect, analyze, benchmark and report relevant ESG data on behalf of private companies. Hamilton Lane is a founding partner of Novata.
Additionally, Erik serves as a strategic advisor to Tifin, a platform that conceives, creates and operates fintech companies in the areas of wealth management, investments and personal finance. Hamilton Lane is a strategic investor in Tifin.
Erik is a frequently quoted expert on the private equity industry, both in the print and broadcast media, and is a regular lecturer at the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Previously, Erik was the Vice Chairman of Hamilton Lane. In this role, he led all strategic and technology initiatives. Prior to joining Hamilton Lane in 1999, Erik was a corporate investment banker in the Mergers & Acquisitions department of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. He began his career as a municipal financial consultant with Public Financial Management (PFM). At PFM, Erik specialized in asset securitization, sport stadium financings and strategic consulting.
Erik is Vice Chairman and a trustee of the University of Virginia’s College Foundation, and serves on the board of the Philadelphia 76ers Youth Foundation.
Featured Content
Erik Hirsch on BNN Bloomberg | June 6
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy, his outlook for the IPO market and how Hamilton Lane is broadening access to private markets.
Erik Hirsch on CNBC Fast Money: June 4
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch joined CNBC Fast Money to discuss implications of the ongoing tariff turmoil and why the private markets are more immune, as well as how uncertainty in the bond market and a weaker dollar have contributed to the slower deal environment.
Erik Hirsch on BBC Radio 4
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch joined BBC Radio 4’s Today program to discuss the impact of the Trump administration tariffs and Hamilton Lane’s enthusiasm for the private markets during this time.
Erik Hirsch on CNBC International
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch joined CNBC International to discuss private markets and the economy at large during volatile conditions sparked by the Trump administration’s tariffs.
Erik Hirsch on Bloomberg Open Interest: January 15
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch appeared on Bloomberg Open Interest to discuss how tokenization will help broaden access to private markets to retail investors.
Erik Hirsch on Bloomberg TV Open Interest
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch appeared on Bloomberg's Open Interest to discuss the Trump administration’s potential impact on the private markets.
Erik Hirsch on Schwab Network: October 14
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch joined Schwab Network’s Market On Close to discuss HLNE performance, the opportunity set for infrastructure and how HL is broadening access to private markets for retail investors.
Erik Hirsch on CNBC Closing Bell Overtime: April 15
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime to discuss IPO market activity, interest rates, and why an increasing amount of investor capital is migrating to the private markets.
Erik Hirsch on CNBC Fast Money: April 8
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch appeared on CNBC Fast Money to discuss the dynamics within private credit and potential impact on performance, as well as his expectation for the Fed's next move.
View From the Top
Newly appointed Co-CEOs Juan Delgado and Erik Hirsch give PMMH an inside look into their new roles and how they are thinking about the strategic direction of the firm in a rapidly evolving industry.
Erik Hirsch on CNBC Squawk Box Europe
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch joined CNBC Squawk Box Europe to discuss the U.S. economy and the impact of government policy on the country’s economic strength.
Erik Hirsch on BBC Radio 4
Co-CEO Erik Hirsch joined BBC Radio 4 to discuss private markets returns, the fundraising market, attractive sectors in the UK and his economic outlook.
PEI Keynote Interview: Why It’s Time for the Private Markets to Embrace Tech
Vice Chairman and Head of Strategic Initiatives Erik Hirsch discusses the private markets’ slow adoption of technology, new advancements and opportunities in the industry, and Hamilton Lane’s own technology solutions.
Myth Busting at CAIS Alternative Investment Summit
Listen to Erik Hirsch dispel common misconceptions about investing in private markets at CAIS Alternative Investment Summit.
Quick Hits | Talking ESG Data & Metrics with Novata
Most private market managers today are struggling with how to best address ESG, so we asked Novata CEO Alex Friedman to explain why data collection and reporting is such an important factor in the ESG space and why it should be a priority for fund managers and private companies right now.
Erik Hirsch on The HPScast
HPScast host Colbert Cannon speaks with Erik Hirsch, the Vice Chairman and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Hamilton Lane. Erik discusses the evolution of the firm as it transitioned from solely advisory to one that now oversees just over $800 billion in assets under management and supervision. He speaks about his role in advancing the firm’s evolution by not only adopting, but also investing in, new technologies.
Traders Magazine: Hamilton Lane: Personalization and Data are Critical for Wealth Management
Hamilton Lane, a private markets investment management firm, has been increasingly trying to extend its reach into wealth management, according to Erik Hirsch, Vice Chairman and Head of Strategic Initiatives.
Market Overview: Performance
Watch a clip on performance in the private markets from our Market Overview presentation in New York City this past October with Vice Chairman Erik Hirsch.
Market Overview: Operating Partners
Watch a clip on operating partners in the private markets from our Market Overview presentation in New York City this past October with Head of Investments Brian Gildea and Vice Chairman Erik Hirsch.
