Abacus Group, a provider of hosted IT solutions for hedge funds and private equity funds,has appointed Adam Wayne as Human Resources Director. 

Wayne will be based in Abacus’s New York office and will report to Jonathan Bohrer, Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Wayne will guide Abacus’s leadership development, bolster retention and scale recruitment of new talent to support the company’s long-term growth.  
 
Wayne brings Abacus over 10 years of experience and joins from JP Morgan Chase, where he served as VP of HR Service Delivery and spearheaded HR program and project management initiatives across Latin America. Wayne has also held various HR management roles with notable companies such as Diageo, Colgate-Palmolive and Bear Stearns. 
 
“We are thrilled to have Adam join us to help attract top talent to support Abacus’s staunch growth,” says Chris Grandi, CEO of Abacus. “He brings a proven track record in building high-performing teams and implementing HR strategies that support company culture. His knowledge of staff recruitment, training and retention within the financial services space will be a key factor in the effort to expand our employee base, as we rapidly expand our client-base across the country.”

“I am eager to be part of Abacus and its innovative team, technology and vision,” says Wayne. “What really drew me to the company is the talented people and high-performance culture that is fostered within the organisation. I am looking forward to contributing to the advancement and success of the company. ”