Chicago-based
William Blair & Company has named six new partners.

The new partners are: Simon Fennell (investment management/London); Robert Napoli (research); Scott Stevens (corporate finance); Joseph Tabet (private client advisors); Matt Zimmer (corporate finance/London); and Jon Zindel (administration).

“We are always pleased to invite new partners into the organization, and these individuals have had a positive impact at the firm over the years and we have high expectations for the future as well,” said John Ettelson, president and CEO of William Blair & Company.

The firm, which is independent and owned by its employees, has offices in 10 cities including London, New York, Shanghai and Zurich. It offers investment banking and asset management.