Auquan Welcomes Alex Gonye as a Chief of Staff: Driving innovation and strategy in finance

We’re thrilled to welcome Alex Gonye as Auquan’s new Chief of Staff in our New York office! With a wealth of experience in corporate strategy, M&A, and institutional banking, Alex is set to play a pivotal role in our mission to transform the way the finance industry works.

A strategic mind with a passion for innovation

Alex brings over eight years of experience shaping business strategies at top financial firms, including Morgan Stanley and PNC. Throughout his career, he has led high-stakes M&A transactions, designed growth frameworks, and guided cross-functional teams toward operational excellence. His ability to bridge strategy with execution makes him a natural fit for Auquan’s fast-paced and innovation-driven environment.

Why Auquan?

Alex chose Auquan because he sees it as a place where AI is not just improving workflows but fundamentally transforming the way finance operates. This vision aligns perfectly with his passion for strategic innovation and efficiency, making Auquan the ideal place for him to make an impact.

"What drew me to Auquan is the opportunity to fundamentally rethink how work gets done in finance. We're building AI agents that don't just speed up tasks—they change the role of the human professional. By autonomously completing what was manual work, we're giving people the leverage to focus on what truly matters." he says.

A data-driven, analytical approach to strategy

Alex studied Mathematics and Economics at Williams College and also explored Computer Science at Union College. Before that, he attended Deerfield Academy, where he built a strong academic foundation. His mix of analytical skills, financial expertise, and technical knowledge makes him a great fit to help Auquan drive AI-powered innovation in financial services.

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