Red Arts Capital (“Red Arts”), a leading investment firm specializing in supply chain-related and logistics businesses, announced the appointment of Nicola Idehen as Chief Operating Officer. In her role, Ms. Idehen will partner closely with Co-CEOs and Managing Partners Nicholas Antoine and Chad Strader to oversee the firm’s day-to-day operations, driving innovation, growth, and strategic expansion at Red Arts.
Ms. Idehen’s significant experience in organizational development and operational strategy, combined with her proven ability to foster collaboration, will be instrumental in driving continued growth and industry excellence at the firm.
Prior to joining Red Arts as a Senior Advisor, Ms. Idehen held distinguished leadership roles at top financial services and investment firms, including Head of People, Enterprise at Citadel, Chief Human Resources Officer at Vistria, and Head of Talent Development at GCM Grosvenor. Ms. Idehen also held positions at Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Lehman Brothers/Neuberger Berman, and JP Morgan Private Bank. She earned a B.A. in Economics from Yale University and an M.B.A from Harvard Business School.
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Nicola for over a decade and she has been an extraordinary thought partner for our firm, even before she joined as a Senior Advisor and now as Chief Operating Officer. Her extensive experience with leading financial services firms like Citadel, Vistria, and GCM Grosvenor, along with her deep background in organizational strategy, will be instrumental as we continue to expand,” said Chad Strader.
“We are excited to have Nicola join us in a full-time capacity,” said Nick Antoine. “We have absolute confidence that Nicola will help propel Red Arts to even greater success in her new position as Chief Operating Officer.”
“I am thrilled to assume this role, and continue my collaboration and partnership with Red Arts Capital,” said Idehen. “Nick and Chad are both recognized leaders in the industry, and I look forward to working alongside them as we chart the firm’s next chapter. As supply chain and logistics increasingly play a critical role in both business and daily life, I am eager to contribute to a firm that is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in this space.”
