Abacus Global Management Names Solomon CAO and Plesco CIO
Abacus Global Management appointed Alexei Solomon as Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer and elevated Elena Plesco to Chief Investment Officer as of April 17, 2026. Samantha Butcher remains President of Abacus Life Solutions and Bill McCauley continues as Chief Financial and Operating Officer, reinforcing the firm’s executive bench.
1. Leadership Appointments
Effective April 17, 2026, Abacus Global Management appointed Alexei Solomon as Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer and promoted Elena Plesco to Chief Investment Officer. Samantha Butcher continues as President of Abacus Life Solutions and Bill McCauley retains his role as Chief Financial and Operating Officer.
2. Executive Biographies
Alexei Solomon brings over 20 years of accounting and finance experience, including roles at Verizon and Vistana Signature Experiences. Elena Plesco has over 15 years of investing expertise, formerly Co-Head of Specialty Finance at KKR and an investment banker at J.P. Morgan. Samantha Butcher has overseen policy origination to servicing for 20 years, while Bill McCauley continues to lead the firm’s finance and operations functions.
3. Strategic Implications
These leadership changes deepen the firm’s expertise in accounting, treasury and investment management and underscore its commitment to robust governance. The strengthened executive bench positions Abacus to enhance financial controls, optimize asset strategies and support future growth initiatives.