June 1, 2007
ATLANTA, GA - (June 1, 2007) -
Diversified Trust Company announced today that J. Hal Daughdrill III has joined the firm as chairman and principal in the Atlanta office.
Daughdrill was a founding shareholder of Diversified Trust and served as non-executive chairman from its inception through 2003. He re-joined the firm in 2007 to work with clients and is integrally involved in designing and overseeing the hedge fund strategies maintained on the company's investment platform.
Prior to joining Diversified Trust, Hal was president and chief executive officer of The Walker Companies, a family office with holdings in public securities, hedge funds, private equity, land and timber. At The Walker Companies, Hal originated, managed and raised funds from outside investors for four investment partnerships targeting select hedge funds and private equity funds. Prior to joining The Walker Companies, he was a vice president of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Hal earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Memphis. He is a member of Chief Executives Organization (CEO) and is a past member of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). He is a past board chairman of the McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN and the Mississippi Museum of Art Foundation.
"Hal's track record and commitment will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence throughout the Southeast. His dedication to sound investment strategies and a high level of personal service is certainly in keeping with Diversified Trust's philosophy," said Chief Executive Officer and Principal Larry H. Bryan.
Diversified Trust is an employee-owned, comprehensive wealth management firm based in the Southeast that handles financial affairs for wealthy individuals, multi-generational families, foundations and endowments. The firm provides tailored investment management, trusts and estates, and financial advisory services through offices in Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville and manages more than $2.8 billion in client assets. Diversified Trust's principals have extensive experience in delivering wealth management and fiduciary services and invest personal assets alongside clients.
For further information, visit www.diversifiedtrust.com or call 770.226.5333; toll free 877.955.8266