Shenkman Taps Former NBA Player Jay Williams for Board
- Williams brings network of relationships to firm: statement
- Shenkman looks to build out its wealth management offerings
Jay Williams
Photographer: Kena Krutsinger/NBAE/Getty ImagesThis article is for subscribers only.
Shenkman Capital Management has appointed former professional basketball player and entrepreneur Jay Williams to its board of directors as the firm looks to expand its presence managing the wealth of high-net-worth individuals.
Williams joined the board Wednesday, according to a statement from Shenkman. Williams, a former Chicago Bulls basketball player who was the second overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft, co-founded Simatree, a strategic advisory firm focused on data, analytics and technology consultation. He is also an analyst for ESPN’s basketball programs NBA Countdown and College GameDay.