Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC), a leading specialty financing provider to venture, growth and established stage companies, has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of Alfred B. Fichera. The company announced that Fichera will serve as an independent director effective September 17, 2026, and will join the Audit Committee. The appointment brings more than 40 years of financial services and asset management expertise to the board.
Appointment Details and Board Role
Scott Bluestein, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Hercules, said the company is pleased to welcome Fichera as it continues to expand and scale its platform. He highlighted Fichera's deep industry experience and financial expertise as valuable additions to the board. The new director will serve on the Company's Audit Committee, supporting oversight of financial reporting and internal controls.
Professional Background and Expertise
Fichera spent nearly four decades at KPMG LLP, where he held several senior leadership positions before retiring in 2019. His roles included Global Head of Alternative Investments, National Asset Management Leader, and National Partner-in-Charge of Alternative Investments. He also served as an audit partner for approximately 25 years, developing substantial experience in accounting and financial oversight.
Since 2021, Fichera has worked as an expert witness for asset management organizations on matters such as valuation, board governance, and SEC filings. He is also active on several non-profit boards and councils and regularly participates as a speaker, moderator, and panelist at audit and accounting conferences. Since September 2025, he has served as an independent director and chair of the audit committee of Warburg Pincus Access Fund, L.P.
Education and Governance Experience
Fichera holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Merrimack College and is a licensed certified public accountant, inactive, in New York and Massachusetts. His combination of direct audit leadership, board service, and technical accounting knowledge supports a broad governance perspective. This background aligns with the audit committee's responsibilities around financial reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
About Hercules Capital
Hercules Capital is the largest specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed companies. The company operates primarily in technology and life sciences industries and has committed more than $28 billion to over 700 companies since its inception in December 2003. Hercules also maintains an asset management business through a wholly owned subsidiary registered as an investment adviser.
Hercules common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HTGC. The company also has a retail bond issuance of 6.25% Notes due 2033 listed under NYSE ticker HCXY. Since its founding, Hercules has positioned itself as a lender of choice for entrepreneurs and venture capital firms seeking growth capital financing.
The appointment of Alfred B. Fichera reflects Hercules Capital's focus on strengthening board oversight through experienced financial leadership. His addition to the Audit Committee is expected to support the company's governance practices as it continues to serve innovative companies across technology and life sciences. Hercules is set to benefit from Fichera's extended track record in accounting, audit, and asset management.