Cohen & Steers, Inc. announced that Raja Dakkuri has joined Cohen & Steers as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dakkuri succeeds Matthew Stadler, who previously notified Cohen & Steers on October 17, 2023 of his intention to retire during 2024 upon the appointment of his successor. As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Dakkuri will lead the firm's financial operations, financial strategy and investor relations.

He joins the firm's Executive Committee and reports to Joseph Harvey, Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Dakkuri joins Cohen & Steers from Valley National Bancorp and Bank, where he served as Chief Risk Officer. Prior to that he was an executive at Bank Leumi USA from 2015 until its merger with Valley National Bancorp in 2022.

At Bank Leumi USA he was most recently the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Dakkuri's experience also includes prior finance and accounting roles at Point72, Citigroup and KPMG. Mr. Stadler will remain with the firm in the position of Executive Vice President to support this transition.

Mr. Stadler will retire after 19 years of service at Cohen & Steers and over 44 years in the asset management industry.