Gregory Hansell

About Gregory Hansell

Gregory R. Hansell is the Co-CEO of Alden Investment Group, where he collaborates with CEO Lee Calfo to steer the company\'s strategic direction and operational excellence. Gregory oversees key organizational functions—including talent management and personnel, workplace operations, and human resources—to drive efficiency and support the firm\'s growth objectives.Additionally, as the Chief Technology Officer for all entities within the group—Alden Securities, Alden Capital Management, and Alden Investment Advisors—Gregory spearheads technological innovation across the organization. He implements advanced solutions that enhance operational performance and provide a competitive edge in the financial services industry.Before joining Alden Investment Group, Gregory served as the Executive Director of Omega Center/C4C, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting human flourishing. In this role, he directed key initiatives that expanded the organization\'s impact and outreach. He also founded and ran a technology consultancy, providing strategic technological solutions to a variety of clients. Prior to that, as Chief Product Officer at A Better World, he led the development of the \"A Better World\" game on Facebook, successfully integrating social good with interactive gaming and engaging a global audience.Previously, as Managing Director of Global Communications at the Metanexus Institute, he launched global web projects and managed an award-winning online magazine, enhancing the institute\'s international presence and fostering interdisciplinary dialogues on science, religion, and culture. He also served during his time there as IT Manager and later Director of IT.Earlier in his career, Gregory worked in network technology at Prudential Financial, where he contributed to enhancing the company\'s IT infrastructure and network systems.Gregory is a graduate of Swarthmore College. He resides in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Samantha, and their children, Tabitha and Griffin.

Experience

1. Co-chief Executive Officer

   Alden Investment Group

   Oct 2024 — Present

Education

• Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York

  M.A., Philosophy of Religion

  2001 — 2003

• Swarthmore College

  B.A., Religion, Concentration: Interpretation Theory

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Metrics
• Digital Media
• Analytics
• Business Plans
• Publishing
• Product Development
• Enterprise Software
• Administration
• Game Development
• Writing
• Community Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Video Games
• Small Business
• Employee Hiring
• Production
• New Media
• User Experience
• Content Strategy
• Recruiting
• Vmware
• Nonprofits
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Web Design
• Virtualization
• Social Media
• Cloud Computing
• Vendor Management
• Start-Ups
• Creative Direction
• Events
• Conferences
• Strategic Planning
• Game Design
• Management
• Non-Profits
• Editing
• Leadership
• Social Games