Hartley Rogers

Early Life and Education

Hartley Rogers was born in 1959 in New York State. He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy and then earned a bachelor's degree in geology magna cum laude from Harvard College. He later pursued an MBA from Harvard Business School, graduating with high distinction.

Rise to Success

Rogers began his career at Morgan Stanley and later worked in the Private Equity Division of Credit Suisse First Boston. In 2003, he led an investor group, including Cascade Investment, L.L.C., to purchase a significant portion of Hamilton Lane. He was named Chairman of Hamilton Lane in 2005, following the restructuring of the firm. Under his leadership, Hamilton Lane went public in 2017.

Key Business Strategies

Hartley Rogers has been instrumental in developing Hamilton Lane into a leading private markets asset management firm. He focuses on investing and client relationships, as well as strategic and organizational development. He has been involved in growing the firm's assets under management and has overseen the firm's expansion into various global markets.

Philanthropy

Rogers and his wife, Amy Falls, are engaged philanthropists. They have committed over $90 million to various causes supporting access to education and opportunities for all. They have contributed significantly to Harvard University, among other institutions.