Client Relations
Ms. Hewitt is primarily responsible for overseeing Abbott’s client relations efforts. Previously, Ms. Hewitt managed Abbott’s firm level performance analytics and reporting after initially having worked on Abbott’s client relations team for six years. Prior to joining Abbott Capital in 2008, Ms. Hewitt worked at Invesco Private Capital and Bloomberg. Ms. Hewitt received her B.A. in Economics from Rutgers University.
Prior Experience:
Invesco Private Capital
Bloomberg
Education & Accreditations:
Rutgers University, B.A. in Economics
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Samantha L. HewittView Bio
Samantha L. HewittDirector, Client Relations
Ms. Hewitt is primarily responsible for overseeing Abbott’s client relations efforts. Previously, Ms. Hewitt managed Abbott’s firm level performance analytics and reporting after initially having worked on Abbott’s client relations team for six years. Prior to joining Abbott Capital in 2008, Ms. Hewitt worked at Invesco Private Capital and Bloomberg. Ms. Hewitt received her B.A. in Economics from Rutgers University.
Prior Experience:
Invesco Private Capital
Bloomberg
Education & Accreditations:
Rutgers University, B.A. in Economics
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Sean LongView Bio
Sean LongDirector, Marketing and Client Solutions
Mr. Long leads Abbott’s marketing and fundraising efforts and assists clients on the development of their private equity programs. Prior to re-joining Abbott in 2022, Mr. Long was Head of Business Development at Camden Partners, a lower-middle market growth equity firm, where he oversaw strategic development of the firm’s institutional client business and product offerings. At Abbott, Mr. Long was Vice President, Client Relations where he assisted in all marketing, client services, and business development activities. Prior to joining Abbott in 2017, Mr. Long worked at The Permal Group, Southport Harbor Associates and the Kellogg Capital Group. Mr. Long received his B.A. in English from the University of San Diego.
Prior Experience:
Camden Partners
The Permal Group
Southport Harbor Associates
Kellogg Capital Group
Education & Accreditations:
University of San Diego, B.A. in English
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Valentine WhittakerView Bio
Valentine WhittakerVice President, Business Development
Mr. Whittaker assists in business development and client relations. Prior to joining Abbott Capital in 2020, Mr. Whittaker was an Alternatives Director at Schroder Adveq, responsible for fundraising and institutional client service. Mr. Whittaker was a member of the sales team at Capital Dynamics and Brookfield Asset Management. He was a Communications Specialist at Vontobel Asset Management and started his career at JPMorgan Asset Management where he had a variety of investment management roles. Mr. Whittaker received his B.S. in Management from SUNY Old Westbury.
Prior Experience:
Schroder Adveq
Capital Dynamics
Brookfield Asset Management
JPMorgan Asset Management
Vontobel Asset Management
Education & Accreditations:
SUNY Old Westbury, B.S. Management
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Kenneth BrillView Bio
Kenneth BrillAssociate
Mr. Brill supports Abbott Capital’s client relations and business development activities. He works closely alongside the firm’s investment, fund accounting, legal & compliance, and operations teams to prepare a variety of communications, including client reports, consultant requests, and other materials.
Prior Experience:
Preqin
Education & Accreditations:
Syracuse University, B.A. in International Relations
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Sylwia ZdziechView Bio
Sylwia ZdziechAnalyst
Ms. Zdziech supports Abbott Capital’s client relations and business development activities. She works closely alongside the firm’s investment, fund accounting, legal & compliance, and operations teams to prepare a variety of communications, including client reports, consultant requests, and other materials.
Prior Experience:
TD Bank
Compass, Inc.
Education and Accreditations:
Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business, B.B.A. in Finance
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Jane LynchView Bio
Jane LynchAnalyst
Ms. Lynch supports Abbott Capital’s client relations and business development activities. She works closely alongside the firm’s investment, fund accounting, legal & compliance, and operations teams to prepare a variety of communications, including client reports, consultant requests, and other materials.
Prior Experience:
OMD USA
Education and Accreditations:
Michigan State University, B.S. in Human Biology