Kate Kurz

Kate Kurz is the Chief Operating Officer and Founding Partner of Manhattan West, where she oversees the firm's operations, human resources, technology, client service, vendor management, and business processes. She is responsible for driving operational excellence, enhancing the client experience, and building the infrastructure that supports the firm's continued growth.

With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ms. Kurz leads the firm's day-to-day operations, develops scalable processes, and partners across the organization to improve efficiency, implement strategic initiatives, and support the firm's long-term growth.

Prior to joining Manhattan West, Ms. Kurz held leadership and operational roles at Lehman Brothers, Bank of America Private Bank, Deutsche Bank Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities.

Ms. Kurz earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Boston College.