Stifel Co-President Victor Nesi to retire July 1, 2025 and join board
Stifel Financial said Co-President and Institutional Group Head Victor Nesi will retire from day-to-day operating roles effective July 1, 2025, after 16 years with the firm. The Board appointed him as a director effective the same date, and he will receive the annual retainer paid to all non-employee directors. The company said the Institutional Group reported $1.6 billion in 2024 revenue and has a seasoned leadership team in place.
Key points
- Nesi notified the Board of his retirement on June 6, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.
- Board appointed Nesi as a Director effective July 1, 2025.
- Institutional Group reported $1.6 billion in 2024 revenue, per the press release; Nesi joined Stifel in 2009.
- Nesi's director pay is the annual non-employee director retainer, described in the company's proxy statement.
The filing
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