Kate Sylvester

PartnerNew York

Kate Sylvester advises hedge funds, private equity firms and alternative asset managers on strategic communications and brand building programs. She specializes in proactive media relations, thought leadership and LP communications, including around major transactions, fund launches and leadership transitions. In addition, she also has extensive experience advising clients on reputation management matters and portfolio company communications.

Kate’s current client base includes leading credit managers, hedge funds and venture capital firms. She has also previously represented firms such as AQR Capital Management, Blue Wolf Capital, Commonfund, Francisco Partners, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, HPS Investment Partners, KKR/Ownership Works and New York Life Investments.

Prior to joining Longacre Square, Kate was a Senior Vice President at Sloane & Company where she advised global asset managers, private equity firms and investment consultants. She also previously worked at Prosek Partners and began her career at Edelman in Washington, D.C. Kate holds a dual B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park.