John Champagne Appointed Partner, CIO At Infinity Capital

Veteran investment professional to oversee Infinity's investment strategy and portfolio construction

Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:23pm

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Infinity Capital Partners, an alternative investment firm, has appointed John Champagne as Partner and Chief Investment Officer, effective January 1, 2026. In his new role, Champagne will be responsible for overseeing Infinity's investment strategy, portfolio construction, and risk management across the firm's various portfolios spanning hedge funds, private equity, and custom portfolio solutions.

Why it matters

Champagne's appointment reflects Infinity's commitment to continuity and internal development, as he has been with the firm for over a decade and has played a key role in shaping its investment platform. His deep expertise in institutional portfolio management and alternative investments will be crucial as Infinity continues to expand its offerings for institutional and private wealth investors.

The details

Champagne joined Infinity in 2013 as a Senior Analyst and was promoted to Managing Director in 2020, reflecting his increasing responsibility across manager selection, due diligence, portfolio design, and ongoing monitoring. Prior to Infinity, he worked at Cambridge Associates, where he focused on portfolio allocation analysis, performance reporting, and manager oversight, as well as dedicated hedge fund research.

  • Champagne's appointment as Partner and CIO is effective January 1, 2026.

The players

John Champagne

A veteran investment professional with over a decade of experience at Infinity Capital Partners, who has been appointed as Partner and Chief Investment Officer.

Infinity Capital Partners

An alternative investment firm serving institutional investors, family offices, and RIAs, founded in 2002 and known for its rigorous manager research, disciplined portfolio construction, and investor-first approach to alternative investments.

Jeff Vale

The Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Infinity Capital Partners.

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What they’re saying

“John's appointment reflects both his deep investment expertise and the integral role he has played in shaping Infinity's platform over time. His background in institutional consulting, combined with more than a decade of hands-on experience at Infinity, gives him a unique perspective on portfolio construction, risk management, and long-term investment discipline. We are confident in his leadership as Chief Investment Officer.”

— Jeff Vale, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Infinity Capital Partners (lifehealth.com)

“I'm honored to step into the role of Chief Investment Officer and Partner at Infinity. The firm has built a thoughtful, research-driven investment culture over more than two decades, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside our team to deliver disciplined, institutional-quality alternative investment solutions for our clients.”

— John Champagne (lifehealth.com)

What’s next

The appointment comes as Infinity Capital Partners continues to evolve its investment platform, expanding its custom portfolio solutions and strengthening its role as a trusted partner to institutional and private wealth investors seeking access to alternative strategies.

The takeaway

Champagne's promotion to Partner and CIO at Infinity Capital Partners underscores the firm's commitment to internal talent development and its focus on delivering institutional-quality alternative investment solutions to its growing client base.