KBRA Appoints Ira Powell as Vice Chairman

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA, a global full-service credit rating agency, today announced the appointment of Ira Powell, formerly Chief Operating Officer, as Vice Chairman. In this new role, Ira will continue to support KBRA’s long-term strategic direction while serving in a broader advisory position.

As Vice Chairman, Ira will leverage his deep institutional knowledge, extensive industry expertise, and broad network of industry relationships to provide strategic guidance to the executive team and the board. This role underscores KBRA’s commitment to strong governance and strategic alignment as the company enters its next phase of global growth. Additionally, Ira has been appointed to KBRA’s EU and UK Boards of Directors, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to robust international expansion efforts.

“Helping to build KBRA’s infrastructure and grow our business over the last decade has been the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Ira Powell. “I am fortunate to work alongside [CEO] Jim Nadler and the entire executive team, and I look forward to contributing to KBRA’s continued success in any way I can.”

“Ira has been integral to KBRA’s success and growth over the last 10 years,” said Jim Nadler, President and CEO of KBRA. “In this new role, he will continue to provide insight and leadership, particularly as we navigate the evolving global financial landscape and broaden our international footprint.”

Since joining KBRA, Ira has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s operational structure and supporting its expansion into new markets and asset classes.

KBRA’s leadership transition reflects its commitment to continuity, strategic foresight, and a governance framework designed to support its role as a trusted, globally engaged credit rating agency.

About KBRA

KBRA, one of the major credit rating agencies, is registered in the U.S., EU, and the UK. KBRA is recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency in Taiwan, and is also a Designated Rating Organization for structured finance ratings in Canada. As a full-service credit rating agency, investors can use KBRA ratings for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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