Resolute Investment Managers, Inc. (referred to as “Resolute” or the “Company”), a robust asset management platform boasting over 30 affiliated and independent relationships, made a significant announcement today. Rebecca L. Harris has been appointed as the interim President and CEO of Resolute, effective May 1, 2024.
With over three decades of industry experience, Ms. Harris has been an integral part of Resolute and its affiliate, American Beacon Advisors, since 1991. Currently holding the position of Senior Vice President, she oversees critical areas such as Product Management, Corporate Development, and Affiliate Relations. Notably, Ms. Harris previously served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for 15 years.
This appointment underscores the Board’s trust in Resolute’s leadership team, renowned for its extensive experience and longevity in the industry. It reflects the Board’s commitment to a thorough and meticulous search for a permanent successor.
Ms. Harris’s appointment follows the planned resignation of Jeffrey K. Ringdahl, who served as President and CEO of Resolute since 2022. Mr. Ringdahl, also holding pivotal roles within the firm’s affiliates, including President and CEO of American Beacon Advisors, notified the Resolute Board earlier this year of his intention to step down from his positions.
Mr. Ringdahl recently guided the company through a successful recapitalization transaction, positioning Resolute for robust growth. His tenure witnessed notable achievements in product and business development in 2024.
In expressing his decision to resign, Mr. Ringdahl emphasized his enduring support for Resolute’s prosperity and the exceptional talent within the organization. After over 14 years at Resolute, he sees this moment as an opportune time to contemplate his next professional endeavors.
Richard Goldman, a member of Resolute’s Board of Directors, acknowledged Mr. Ringdahl’s outstanding leadership and contributions to Resolute and American Beacon over the years. He echoed the Board’s confidence in Ms. Harris, who steps into the interim CEO role as the company continues its search for a permanent executive leader attuned to Resolute’s distinct clientele, partners, and organizational ethos.
