Brown Brothers Harriman appoints new Principals

February 05, 2026
  • Firm
These appointments reflect BBH’s continued focus on long-term ownership and leadership continuity. As BBH continues to build on its legacy of being partners in their clients’ success, these new Principals will play an important role in advancing client outcomes, strengthening relationships, and cultivating the next generation of BBH leaders.

February 5, 2026 – Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is pleased to announce the appointment of three Principals, effective January 1, 2026. All three are known for their deep expertise and for providing strategic counsel and advice to clients.

Their promotion reflects BBH’s continued focus on long-term ownership and leadership continuity. As BBH continues to build on its legacy of being partners in their clients’ success, these new Principals will play an important role in advancing client outcomes, strengthening relationships, and cultivating the next generation of BBH leaders.

Dennis M. Cronin

Dennis is the Global Head of Fund Accounting and Product in Investor Services, which provides asset servicing and operating model solutions to the world’s leading asset managers and financial institutions.

Phillip C. Ross

Phil is a leader in our Corporate Advisory & Banking group where he works with private business owners and advises them on all matters in the corporate life cycle, including organic and acquisition-related growth strategies, capital structure, succession planning, valuation, and liquidity events.

Ilene F. Spitzer, CFA

Ilene is Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the BBH Capital Partners Multi-Family Office (MFO), where she focuses on manager selection, capital allocation, and investment decisions across client portfolios and helps lead the Firm’s Investment Research Group.

 

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