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Grady, John

ADISA Announces Leadership Transition with John Grady as New Executive Director

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John Grady has been appointed executive director of ADISA, the nation's largest trade association for the alternative investments industry, succeeding John Harrison upon his retirement. Grady brings over three decades of investment management experience and has been a prominent leader within ADISA for many years. He has authored numerous articles on behalf of ADISA, campaigned on Capitol Hill and in video meetings with Congressional staff, and provided imperative public policy insight.

As part of the transition, Matthew Iak, president-elect, will assume the role of president for the remainder of 2025 and continue through his originally scheduled 2026 term. Iak has served as executive vice president and board member of U.S. Energy Development Corporation for over 20 years and has led capital-raising efforts totaling over $1.6 billion.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Grady has been appointed executive director of ADISA, succeeding John Harrison upon his retirement.
  • Grady has over three decades of investment management experience and has been a prominent leader within ADISA for many years.
  • Matthew Iak, president-elect, will assume the role of president for the remainder of 2025 and continue through his originally scheduled 2026 term.
  • ADISA is the nation's largest trade association representing the non-traded alternative investment space, with over 5,000 members and approximately 220,000 professionals throughout the nation.
  • The association was founded in 2003 and has raised over $200 billion in equity and serves more than 1 million investors.
  • Grady has authored numerous articles on behalf of ADISA, campaigned on Capitol Hill and in video meetings with Congressional staff, and provided imperative public policy insight.
  • Iak has led capital-raising efforts totaling over $1.6 billion and has served as executive vice president and board member of U.S. Energy Development Corporation for over 20 years.

Statistics:

  • ADISA has raised over $200 billion in equity.
  • The association serves more than 1 million investors.
  • ADISA has over 5,000 members.
  • Iak has led capital-raising efforts totaling over $1.6 billion.
  • Grady has been a prominent leader within ADISA for over 9 years, serving as board president since 2017 and first elected president in 2017.

Sources:

  • ADISA (2025) - A person of great importance in ADISA appointment Change.
  • ADISA (2021) - ADISA Plays a role in the private and public funds (LPs/LLCs), 1031 exchange programs (DSTs/TICs),
  • ADISA (2003) - non-traded alternative investment space

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