Focus Financial Partners Inc. announced four key executive appointments that build on the firm?s commitment to operational excellence, unlocking strategic growth opportunities, and delivering innovative solutions. Focus has announced appointments to the following roles. David Langjoins as Chief Operating Officer and will lead the optimization of Focus?

operational efficiency and strategic corporate functions. Mr. Lang brings extensive leadership experience in business transformation and risk management to Focus, having most recently served as a Partner and COO of Enterprise Solutions at Apollo Global Management and prior to that as a Partner and COO at Goldman Sachs. Kathleen Alcorn joins as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and will lead brand, marketing, and corporate communications to ensure alignment with Focus?

long-term business vision and strategy. Ms. Alcorn joins from Focus partner firm Connectus Wealth Advisers, where she was Chief Marketing Officer. Lawrence Frers joins as Chief Human Resources Officer and is responsible for the overall enhancement and delivery of the people-related strategy at Focus.

Mr. Frers joins Focus after more than two decades at Morgan Stanley, most recently having led human resources for its wealth management business. Molly Bennard joins as President, International Operations and is responsible for the leadership and execution of Focus? international growth strategy and overseeing the operations of its international business partners.

Ms. Bennard joins with over 9 years of experience within the Focus family, having most recently led Focus partner firm Connectus Wealth Advisers as its Chief Executive Officer.