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John Siciliano joined Grail in January 2007. In his role as Managing Partner, John focuses on business development as well as day-to-day management of the firm. In addition, he is involved in leading both advisory and investment transactions. John is a frequent speaker and panelist on industry trends, particularly as regards distribution and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Grail, John was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BKF Capital Group, Inc. a NYSE listed company. Previously, he was the head of the global institutional business for Dimensional Fund Advisors (2001-2005); a Managing Principal of Payden & Rygel, a fixed income investment management firm, and President of its mutual fund company, Payden & Rygel Investment Group (1998-2001); co-head of North American Corporate Finance division at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson (1995-1998); co-head of West Coast investment banking division for Prudential Securities (1989-1991); and founder and head of the Los Angeles investment banking office for Smith Barney (1984-1989). He also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Technicolor Inc. (1991-1995) | 