New York, NY, United States, June 2025 — Jenine Spadafino has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at Antarctica Capital, marking a new chapter in her distinguished career in human resources leadership.
With over 25 years of HR expertise, Spadafino brings a wealth of experience from top-tier financial and commercial organizations. Prior to joining Antarctica Capital, she served as SVP Head of Human Resources for North America at Coface for nearly five years, where she was instrumental in leading talent and organizational strategies across the continent. Her earlier role as Senior Director of Global Human Resources at Humanscale showcased her ability to align global HR practices with business objectives.
Spadafino’s tenure at UBS spanned over five years, during which she held pivotal roles, including Senior HR Business Partner for Wealth Management Americas, overseeing a client base of over 13,000 employees and managing a national HR team. Her prior experience at Bank of America in roles such as SVP Human Resources Executive for Investment Banking and Global Credit, Sales, and COO further solidified her expertise in managing complex HR functions during periods of organizational change, mergers, and integration.
Her early career foundation was laid at J.P. Morgan, where she rose through the ranks to become VP Senior Global HR Business Partner for Corporate Finance, supporting global HR operations and launching initiatives in talent mobility and diversity. Spadafino’s strategic acumen and deep understanding of HR disciplines make her a strong addition to Antarctica Capital’s executive leadership team.
About Antarctica Capital:
Antarctica Capital is an international investment firm headquartered in New York with operations across the United States, United Kingdom, and India. The firm specializes in sectors such as global infrastructure, space technology, real estate, and financial services. Known for its thesis-driven investment approach, Antarctica Capital manages the full spectrum of the investment lifecycle—from deal origination and structuring to governance and realization—delivering strong risk-adjusted returns to its investors through its experienced team and robust investment platform.
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