StepStone Group Inc, a global private markets investment firm, has named five new partners including Shannon Bolton, Tyler Johnson, Wes Ogburn, Samuel Scherf, and Stephan Tscheulin.

Bolton joined the firm in 2018 and has served as a member of the business development team overseeing client relationships. Johnson joined the firm in 2010 and is the co-head of the firm’s data science and engineering teams. Ogburn joined StepStone in 2017 and leads the firm’s portfolio analytics and reporting team.

Scherf joined StepStone in 2015 and is the other co-head of the firm’s data science and engineering firm. Finally, Tscheulin joined the firm in 2017 and is a part of the firm’s business development team responsible for private debt client services.

“I am pleased to announce this year’s class of partners and managing directors, and to recognize these individuals for their hard work and valuable contributions,” commented CEO and partner Scott Hart. “Their talent, experience and leadership will ensure StepStone’s continued growth across all verticals. I look forward to seeing them succeed in their new positions.”