Khalil Pettus

Khalil Pettus is an accomplished finance professional with experience in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and Ardea Partners, where he advised on numerous transactions. He is currently an MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School, further advancing his expertise in finance and leadership. umd+1

He is deeply committed to education and philanthropy, evidenced by his establishment of the Kiyomi D. Harper Scholarship Fund at the University of Maryland to support students in need. He also serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for DeMatha Catholic High School and was an Advisory Board Member for the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. umd+3

Pettus has demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout his academic and early professional career, including serving as President of the Smith Undergraduate Student Association and Omicron Delta Kappa Sigma Circle at the University of Maryland, and as Co-President of the African American Student Union at Harvard Business School. umd+2

Recognized for his accomplishments and potential, Khalil Pettus was honored with the 2024 Rising Terp Award by the University of Maryland Alumni Association. umd+1