LCR Capital Partners promotes Louis Frost to president

LCR Capital Partners named Louis Frost president while he continues as chief financial officer, highlighting his role in the firm’s finance, compliance and transaction work. The move signals continuity as the Westport-based EB-5 firm seeks to scale its investor platform and global reach.

Why it matters: - Louis Frost’s promotion gives LCR Capital Partners a leader with experience across finance, compliance, transaction execution and legal work. - The move comes as the Westport, Connecticut-based EB-5 regional center and fund manager works to expand its investor base and institutional capabilities. - LCR Capital Partners has worked with more than 1,200 clients from over 50 countries. - The firm says some clients have already received permanent green cards and the return of invested capital.

What happened: - LCR Capital Partners promoted Louis Frost to president. - Frost will continue to serve as chief financial officer. - The company said the promotion reflects Frost’s contributions to institutional growth and leadership across finance, compliance and transaction execution. - Frost joined LCR in 2020 as a senior advisor.

The details: - Frost has played a central role in LCR’s finance, transaction execution, offering development and compliance functions. - He has helped strengthen the firm’s institutional capabilities and support its growing portfolio of EB-5 investment offerings. - Before joining LCR, Frost held a national leadership role at KPMG LLP. - He also held senior leadership roles at Macquarie Capital, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank Securities. - Frost has executed billions of dollars in real estate and investment banking transactions. - He previously worked as a corporate attorney and public company chief legal officer. - LCR Capital Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. - Through affiliates International Investors Mortgage and LCR Wealth Management, the firm also offers US loan solutions and wealth management to foreign nationals moving to the United States. - LCR maintains teams across North America, South America, Europe, India and the Middle East, with coverage for Southeast Asia and Africa. - The company shared social media links for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Between the lines: - The promotion appears to formalize Frost’s role in shaping LCR’s operating discipline as the firm positions itself around EB-5 compliance and investor outcomes. - Founder Suresh Rajan said Frost’s mix of private equity, investment banking and law experience is rare. - CEO Sherman Baldwin said the move reflects where LCR is headed as the firm scales.

What’s next: - Frost is expected to lead in an expanded role while remaining responsible for LCR’s financial function. - LCR Capital Partners will continue building around its EB-5 advisory business and related services for foreign nationals seeking U.S. residency pathways. - The company will continue operating as an EB-5 regional center and fund manager with an international client base.

The bottom line: - LCR Capital Partners is elevating a longtime finance and compliance executive to help guide the firm’s next phase of growth.