Adams Street Partners
Adams Street names Rina Kozlowski Partner and Head of Human Resources
Summary: Adams Street announced Rina Kozlowski's appointment effective October 1, with predecessor Carolyn Flanagan remaining engaged through year-end ahead of planned retirement.
Why it matters: The succession concerns operating leadership and continuity in talent, compensation and organizational oversight, rather than an announced investment-team change.
Summary
Adams Street Partners announced on October 5, 2026, that Rina Kozlowski was appointed Partner and Head of Human Resources, effective October 1. The firm said she would be based in Chicago, lead its global HR function and serve on its Operating Committee. Kozlowski succeeds Carolyn Flanagan, who the announcement says will remain engaged through year-end before retiring at the end of 2026.
Why it matters
The appointment concerns oversight of talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation and benefits. For operational diligence, the relevant issue is continuity in those responsibilities during the handover and Kozlowski’s role in operating-level governance. The announcement does not describe an investment-team succession or establish that the planned retirement has already occurred.
Source notes
- Adams Street press release, October 5, 2026: primary firm source supporting the role, October 1 effective date, Operating Committee responsibility and planned year-end transition.
- The transition timetable is the firm’s stated plan. The release’s comments on culture and growth are not independent evidence of employee outcomes or investment performance.
What to watch
Watch for confirmation of the year-end handover and any subsequent public changes to operating leadership or HR responsibilities.