NU Advisory Partners Completes Searches for Mission Lane and Insigneo

June 9, 2025 – NU Advisory Partners has recently placed Chris Bishko as chief financial officer of Mission Lane and Paul Caulfield as chief compliance officer of Insigneo.

Mr. Bishko’s previous roles include General Partner at Core Innovation Capital, CFO at Everly Health and Tubi, and CFO at Credible, where he played a key role during significant financial milestones. Additionally, Mr. Bishko holds advisory roles in multiple organizations, including a stealth health tech startup and Mesh, the first global payment network for cryptocurrencies. He is a board member and advisor at PlaceFund, a non-profit data trust, and Canoe Intelligence, specializing in document processing and data extraction. “We’re confident your financial expertise and operational experience will help drive the organization’s continued success,” NU Advisory Partners said in a LinkedIn post.

Mission Lane is a purpose-driven financial technology company dedicated to expanding access to fair and transparent credit solutions for individuals often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. Mission Lane leverages advanced technology, data analytics, and machine learning to provide a dignified customer experience to people who are working hard to build or rebuild their credit and improve their financial lives.

Mr. Caulfield brings to Insigneo more than two decades of experience across U.S. and international banking and wealth management institutions. His career includes leadership roles such as Chief risk and compliance officer at IBD Bank, head of compliance for Citibank’s U.S. Commercial Bank, and most recently, chief legal officer and COO at Third Bridge Group.

“I am proud to welcome Paul to our senior leadership team,” said Javier Rivero, president and COO of Insigneo. “His deep regulatory knowledge, global perspective, and strong leadership will be instrumental in reinforcing our compliance culture as we continue to grow and serve clients globally.”

Insigneo is an international wealth management firm providing services and technologies that empower investment professionals to successfully serve their clients globally. Insigneo leverages its customized solutions, client-first service, and custodial relationship with BNY Mellon’s Pershing to provide a fully integrated, best-in-class wealth platform.

In 2023, NU Advisory Partners was launched by former Russell Reynolds Associates recruiters Mar Hernandez, Libby Naumes, Meredith Rosenberg, and Nada Usina. The firm is focused on senior executive, operating, and board positions.

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Ms. Hernandez is a trusted advisor to top executives and a global expert in corporate officer placements (CHRO, CFO, GC) across financial services, fintech, telecom, and hospitality. Prior to co-founding NU, she was a senior leader in the corporate officers, DE&I, and financial services practice at Russell Reynolds Associates, where she co-led the Hispanic Board Initiative. With over a decade in search and prior leadership roles in global firms, she has partnered with private equity firms and Fortune 500 companies to build high-performing leadership teams.

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Ms. Naumes specializes in placing go-to-market and commercial leaders across sports, media, entertainment, technology, consumer, retail, and marketplace industries. Prior to co-founding NU, she spent 11 years at Russell Reynolds Associates, where she built the consumer digital practice and co-led the global sports practice, working with major brands and leagues worldwide. Previously, she was director of marketing and communications for NASDAQ’s Global Corporate Solutions Group.

Ms. Rosenberg is a market-leading voice in edTech, where she leverages over 25 years of experience in the education sector. A recognized leader, she is known for her innovative approach and commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. At NU, Ms. Rosenberg guides public and private companies, investors, universities, and nonprofits in navigating the evolving education landscape.

Before co-founding NU, Ms. Rosenberg led the global edTech practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. Her career is marked by her ability to challenge conventional thinking. She has held key roles at a number of tech and edTech-focused companies and she holds several board roles including The Perkins School, Cornell University Brooks School of Public Policy, and The Fletcher School at Tufts. She is also a former trustee of Cornell University. Her thought leadership and advocacy are informative as well as transformative, driving meaningful conversations about the future of work and education at industry events.

Ms. Usina is a recognized industry leader in board, CEO, and C-suite placements across technology, sports, media, entertainment, and industrial sectors. Prior to co-founding NU, she was on the executive committee at Russell Reynolds Associates, where she led the global technology, media, entertainment, and sports practices, shaping leadership across these industries.

With over 15 years in executive search, Ms. Usina is a trusted advisor to leading PE and VC firms, Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, and boards on leadership, succession planning, and board composition. She’s held executive roles at Nokia, broadcast.com—which IPO’d and was acquired by Yahoo!, where she later held an executive role—and Comcast Ventures-backed XOS Technologies, which she successfully sold and merged with NeuLion. Ms. Usina also played key leadership roles with the Florida Sports Foundation, the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, and Florida State University Athletics.

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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor  – Hunt Scanlon Media