Jacob Silverman

Chief Executive Officer

AT A GLANCE

Jacob Silverman is Chief Executive Officer of Kroll and a member of the company’s board of directors. Prior to that, he served as President from September 2013 to December 2020. He has played an integral role ingrowing the company since 2005, from approximately 100 employees to nearly 6,500 employees globally. Jacob joined the firm in March 2004 and became Head of Investment Banking in March 2011, after serving as Chief Financial Officer for five years.

Prior to joining Kroll, he was with Stone Ridge Partners LLC, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm focused on middle market companies. Jacob joined Stone Ridge Partners from Atomica Corporation, a venture-backed enterprise software company, where he served as Vice President of finance and acting CFO. Prior to Atomica, he worked for Oak Hill Advisors, a private investment firm. Jacob holds an MBA and a B.A. from Harvard University.

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NYSE TV | Kroll CEO Jacob Silverman Talks Business Sentiment and the Importance of Business Preparedness

Kroll CEO Jake Silverman discusses the current business environment characterized by volatility and uncertainty, encapsulated by the term "VUCA" (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity). Silverman shared insights from Kroll’s 2025 Global Business Sentiment Survey that revealed many global c-suite executives feel unprepared for the VUCA environment, with a significant number uncertain about their future performance, indicating a need for greater focus on preparedness and proactive measures. Watch the full interview to learn more.

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