Chirag Shah

Experienced professional in finance and technology

Chirag Shah is the Chief Executive Officer of Performance Trust Capital Partners, a position he assumed on October 1, 2020.1 2 Here are some key details about his career and background:

Career at Performance Trust

Shah joined Performance Trust in 2008, initially trading Structured Products.1 2
Over his 12+ years at the company, he has held various leadership roles, including overseeing the Financial Institutions Group, Trading, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking.1 2
In 2018, he was promoted to President of the company.3
He transitioned from President to CEO in October 2020, taking over from Rich Berg, the co-founder who became Executive Chairman.1 2

Professional Background

Prior to joining Performance Trust, Shah worked at Banc of America Securities, LLC in New York, trading Structured Credit Products for four years.4 5
He also spent time at Kiva, a non-profit organization, leading business intelligence efforts.4 5

Education

Shah graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.4 5

Leadership Style and Vision

As CEO, Shah has expressed commitment to:

Preserving the legacy built by the company's founders while expanding its mission.1 2
Helping community-oriented financial institutions make informed decisions and produce stronger results.1 2
Focusing on strengthening local banks to support and strengthen their communities.1 2

Shah is described as having "an unbelievable ability to earn and inspire trust" and has been a steadying influence as the firm has expanded and become more complex.1 2