Our Team
Executive Board
Andrew Ghaleb
Co-President
Industrials
MCAS 2025
Andrew is a senior from Westchester, NY. He is in MCAS studying International Studies with a Concentration in Political Economy and spent his summer interning at Berkeley Research Group, in the company's Turnaround & Restructuring practice, where he will be returning full-time upon graduation. One fun fact about Andrew is he taught himself how to play the guitar. His favorite things about BCIC include the mentorship experience, the opportunity to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, and exposure to highly successful alumni through guest lectures.
Courtney Keswick
Co-President
Financial Institutions Group
CSOM 2025
Courtney is a senior in the Carroll School of Management concentrating in Finance. She spent the summer as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in RBC's Financial Institutions Group. Last fall, Courtney studied abroad in Parma, Italy. In her free time, Courtney enjoys going to the beach, hiking, reading, and coaching youth basketball. Her favorite part about BCIC is both learning from and collaborating with new people on pitch ideas.
Gus Thomas
Vice President
Healthcare
MCAS 2025
Gus is a junior from Atlanta, GA, in MCAS, and he is majoring in Economics. Gus spent the summer as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in Barclays' Healthcare group, where he will be returning full-time after graduation. One fun fact about him is that he is a signature member at Chick-fil-A, which allows him to vote on new menu items. His favorite parts of BCIC are collaborating with other analysts on pitch ideas and learning from guest speakers.
Nick Palmer
Co-Chief Investment Officer
Consumer Retail
CSOM 2025
Nick is a senior in CSOM, and has a concentration in Finance. Nick is originally from Windham, NH, and he spent his summer as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Nomura. Upon graduation, he will be returning to Nomura full-time. One fun fact about Nick is that he enjoys powerlifting. His favorite part of BCIC is the collaborative debates that occur during buy and sell pitches.
Jack Francescone
Co-Chief Investment Officer
TMT
CSOM 2026
Jack is a junior in CSOM concentrating in finance. Jack spent last summer as a Credit Investments intern at PSP Investments. Originally from Haverhill, MA, Jack will spend next summer as in Investment Banking Summer Analyst at JPMorgan Chase in Boston. Outside of BCIC, Jack is a volunteer tutor for 4Boston, IM Supervisor, and a TA for the Data Analytics department. One fun fact about him is he is a huge collector. Jack's favorite aspect of BCIC is the mentorship from upperclassmen.
Connor Walsh
Treasurer
Energy & Natural Resources
CSOM 2026
Connor is a junior in CSOM with a concentration in Finance & Accounting for Finance and Consulting. Originally from East Providence, RI, he spent last summer as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at ATL Partners. Next summer, he will join Deutsche Bank as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. One fun fact about Connor is that he can solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube in under 30 seconds. His favorite parts of BCIC is having the opportunity to take the investing knowledge he learns to invest in real equities and build relationships with upperclassmen who provide invaluable insight.
Owen McCormack
Director
Energy & Natural Resources
CSOM 2025
Owen is a senior in the Carroll School of Management studying Finance. He spent last semester as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Shea & Company where he will be returning full-time after graduation. A fun fact about Owen is that he ran a half marathon last year. His favorite part about BCIC is learning about a wide variety of industries.
Richard Zhang
Director
Industrials
CSOM 2025
Richard is a senior in the Carroll School of Management studying Finance. He spent last semester as a Growth Equity Spring Analyst at Concordia Capital. A fun fact about Richard is that he is a huge San Francisco 49ers fan. His favorite part about BCIC is the exciting crossfires that happen after a pitch in the club, and the clashing opinions that make investing as a fund, as opposed to as an individual, so fascinating.
Eli Ackerman
Director
Healthcare
CSOM 2026
Eli is a junior in CSOM, concentrating in Finance and Accounting for Finance and minoring in Philosophy. Originally from Wilton, CT, Eli spent his summer as an Investment Research Summer analyst at DG Capital. Next summer, he will be an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Guggenheim Partners. A fun fact about Eli is that he has a new puppy at home named Clover. His favorite part about BCIC is the ability to be both a mentor and a mentee and to constantly be learning.
Toby Szlapak
Director
Real Estate
CSOM 2026
Toby is a rising junior (2026) in CSOM, concentrating in Finance and minoring in Philosophy. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Toby spent his summer as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Union Park Capital. Next summer, he will be an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Bank of America. A fun fact about Toby is that he is the only boy on a co-ed field hockey team. His favorite part about BCIC is learning from others during investment pitches.
Tim Kelly
Director
TMT
MCAS 2027
Tim is a sophomore in MCAS, with a major in Economics and a minor in Finance. Originally from Tappan, NY, Tim spent his summer finishing up his three-month-long internship at Concordia Capital and as a valet driver. A fun fact about Tim is that he has a golden retriever named Sunny. His favorite part about BCIC is the mentorship from the upperclassmen and meeting people with similar interests.
Sophia Petriello
Director
Real Estate
MCAS 2027
Sophia is a sophomore in MCAS, with a major in Economics and a minor in Finance. Originally from Westchester, NY, Sophia spent her summer as a Private Equity Intern at Bregal Sagemount. A fun fact about Sophia is that she makes homemade tomato sauce with her family every summer. Her favorite part about BCIC is the mentorship and relationships with members in the club.
Jack Stappenbeck
Director
Financial Institutions Group
CSOM 2027
Jack is a sophomore in CSOM, concentrating in Finance and Accounting for Finance & Consulting and minoring in Managing for Social Impact. Originally from Ridgewood, NJ, Jack spent his summer working at White Beeches Golf and Country Club. A fun fact about Jack is that he is a diehard New York Yankees fan and a member of the BC Baseball analytics team. His favorite part about BCIC is the relationships he has made through the club.