ELSA elects four new executive committee members at 2026 AGM

The European Life Settlement Association elected four new members to its Executive Committee at its 15 September 2026 annual general meeting in London. The changes follow the departure of four prior committee members and set up a leadership announcement for 2027 after the next committee meeting.

Why it matters: - ELSA’s Executive Committee helps steer the European life settlement market and its policy agenda. - The new members bring market, legal and investment experience to an industry body that promotes the asset class across stakeholders. - The committee changes come as ELSA prepares to name its 2027 officers, including a new chair.

What happened: - The European Life Settlement Association elected four new members to its Executive Committee at its Annual General Meeting on 15 September 2026. - The election was confirmed unopposed. - The four new committee members are Neal Jacobs of Coventry, Bill Corry of Corry Capital Advisors, Stuart Bryson of BroadRiver Asset Management and James Westerlind of ArentFox Schiff. - The appointments filled four seats available after changes in Executive Committee membership. - The AGM took place in London.

The details: - Neal Jacobs is Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets at Coventry. - Bill Corry is Founder and Managing Director at Corry Capital Advisors. - Stuart Bryson is Vice President at BroadRiver Asset Management. - James Westerlind is Partner at ArentFox Schiff. - The departing members were Chris Conway of Vitaro Group, who served as ELSA Chair during 2026; Jule Rousseau of ArentFox Schiff, who served as ELSA Secretary; Cory Zass of ARM; and Simon Erritt of Coventry Capital. - ELSA Executive Director Chris Wells congratulated the new members and thanked the outgoing members for their service. - Wells said Chris Conway’s leadership as chair and Jule Rousseau’s long service as secretary were especially valuable to the association. - Jacobs said he wants to help deepen understanding of the asset class, champion its role in investment portfolios and promote high standards across the industry. - Westerlind said he will help members with litigation and regulatory developments in the U.S. life settlement arena and with guidance on U.S. policies. - Corry said ELSA helps bring together market participants, share expertise and support a professional, transparent and sustainable industry.

Between the lines: - The committee turnover keeps leadership tied to firms active across capital markets, asset management and legal advisory work. - Westerlind’s and Corry’s comments point to ELSA’s focus on regulatory, litigation and market-structure issues, not just investment promotion. - The unopposed election suggests broad agreement on the new slate.

What's next: - ELSA will announce its 2027 officers, including the new chair, after the Executive Committee’s next meeting. - The current committee now includes Brandon Marz, Ryan McTernan, Brian Casey, Adam Meltzer, Maurizio Pellegrini, Neal Jacobs, Bill Corry, Stuart Bryson and James Westerlind. - Additional leadership changes may follow once the committee meets to assign 2027 roles.

The bottom line: - ELSA has refreshed its top leadership with four new committee members as it heads toward its 2027 officer lineup.