CCO

Matt Villa

As Graceada Partners’ outside Chief Compliance Officer, Matt Villa is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s compliance functions. He excels in designing and implementing compliance programs, managing regulatory exams and inquiries, and overseeing performance calculations and audits. Matt is dedicated to delivering high-quality compliance solutions that align with the firm's vision and values.

Matt brings over 25 years of expertise in the compliance sector with investment advisers, private fund managers, broker-dealers, and registered funds. Most recently, Matt served as Managing Director and Head of Compliance Strategy & Operations at Blue Owl Capital where he led a global team focused on advisory functions, regulatory reporting, and integration initiatives related to the firm's international expansion.

Prior to Blue Owl, Matt was the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for PGIM Real Estate, where he managed a team of 15 compliance professionals across multiple global offices. He implemented compliance programs aligned with corporate standards and various international regulatory regimes. Matt also held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at a $2 billion value-oriented investment manager owned by Eaton Vance. He was responsible for designing and implementing the firm's overall compliance program. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at TD Waterhouse as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for the firm's advisory offerings.

He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business and a master's degree in business administration from Monmouth University's Leon Hess School of Business. Matt has obtained various industry licenses, including Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 24, 53, 63, and 65. He is a member of the National Society of Compliance Professionals and serves on the FINRA board of arbitrators.