MICHAEL GILLS

MICHAEL GILLS

Director of Capital Formation

Michael Gills is the Director of Capital Formation at B.E. Blank & Company. In this role, he leads the firm’s capital raising efforts working closely with prospective investors. Michael is responsible for articulating the firm’s investment strategy, managing due diligence processes, and building long-term relationships with institutional and private investors. He plays an integral role in shaping the firm’s fundraising strategy and growth initiatives.

Previously, Michael was an Institutional Business Development professional at Eastspring Investments. He focused on growing Institutional assets under management and supporting product strategy and development. He covered institutional asset owners, investment consultants, and select wealth/RIA and sub-advisory platforms in the Americas.

Before joining Eastspring, he was a Vice President at BMO Global Asset management and Head of Institutional Product Strategy. Prior to this role, Michael worked at Neuberger Berman where he worked as a Portfolio Analytics Associate for their Non-Investment Grade and Floating Rate Loan team. Michael started his career at Mercer as an Investment Consultant.

Michael holds a BBA in Finance and BA in History from the University of Notre Dame.