Scott Willkomm & Bill Corry re-elected as ELSA Chair and Deputy Chair.

The European Life Settlement Association (ELSA) is pleased to announce the election of a new Executive board at their 2021 annual general meeting. Scott Willkomm of Life Equity has been re-elected as Chair and Bill Corry of Corry Capital Advisors as Deputy Chair.

The results of the elections were:

OFFICERS

Scott Willkomm, CEO of Life Equity as Chair of ELSA.

Bill Corry, Owner of Corry Capital Advisors as Deputy Chair of ELSA.

Jule Rousseau, Partner at Arent Fox as Secretary of ELSA

Alec Taylor, Marketing & Relationship Director of SL Investment Management, as Treasurer of ELSA;

ORDINARY MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE

Simon Erritt, Managing Director of Coventry Capital;

Philip Siller, Co-CEO of BroadRiver Asset Management.

Maurizio Pellegrini, Life Settlements Manager of Azimut Investments SA

Philip Hall, Manager of Product and Business Development at Longevity Holdings, LLC.

Brian Casey, Partner at Locke Lord.

“Despite the challenges that the pandemic has continued to bring ELSA has continued to be at the forefront of positive development in the life settlement industry.” said Scott Willkomm, Chief Executive of Life Equity, who was elected to his fourth term of Chair of ELSA. “2022 and beyond provide a number of opportunities for the Association to continue its ongoing objectives of; promoting best practice, educating the investor community and wider stakeholders and developing industry standards.”

ELSA are excited to announce the election of two new members to the Executive; Philip Hall of Longevity Holdings and Brian Casey of Locke Lord. The 2021 AGM also saw Mike Fasano, President of Fasano Associates, step down from the Executive. Fasano Associates was one of the founding members of ELSA and Mike’s hard work and support has been invaluable in the growth of the Association. ELSA would like to take this opportunity to thank Mike Fasano for his commitment and his contribution to the Association’s successes.

“As ELSA continues to grow and develop, we are all looking forward to the year ahead,” said Alec Taylor, Marketing and Relationship Director at SL. “I am pleased to be able to continue in my position as treasurer and continue the successes in fulfilling the Association’s goals.”

“The European Life Settlement Association continues to be a driving force in the life settlement market,” said Bill Corry, CEO of Corry Capital Advisors. “I am excited to maintain my role as Deputy Chair for ELSA, where I can continue to support the goals of the Association, including building relationships with market participants, sharing best practices, and promoting due diligence and fair conduct,”  

“Over the past year ELSA has continued to expand its activities despite the challenges faced. The success of the recent Life ILS Conference and upcoming webinar series being just some of the ways we are working towards positive industry growth.” said Jule Rousseau, Partner at Arent Fox LLP. “The year ahead will present new opportunities to further ELSA’s objectives and I look forward to contributing in my role as Secretary.