A dealmaking chief is on the rise at the Gotham parent of an $860-billion-AUM*, publicly traded asset manager in Tennessee.

Nick Chan has been promoted to head of M&A at New York City-based Equitable Holdings, Inc., confirms Robin Raju, chief financial officer at Equitable Holdings. Equitable Holdings is the parent of Nashville-based AllianceBernstein [profile], so perhaps Chan will be working with the AB team on fund firm acquisitions.

Chan's most recent past role was corporate CFO and head of strategic transactions at Equitable. In his new role, Chan will continue to report to Raju and will join Equitable's Operating Committee.

"Nick is a proven finance leader and asset to Equitable, who has played a pivotal role in a number of our strategic growth milestones since joining us five years ago," states Raju. "Nick's deep knowledge of the industry and our business will be instrumental in this new role, ensuring we continue to deliver on our growth strategy and create value for stakeholders."

Chan first joined Equitable in 2021, as deputy treasurer. Before then, his past stints included time with Oliver Wyman and CAI. He is an alumnus of MIT.

*As of September 30, 2025. 

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