Anthony Iannazzo

Tony Iannazzo is a Partner and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to overseeing Värde’s finance, technology, and operations functions, he also leads the firm’s global real estate asset management. Tony has held numerous leadership positions during his time at Värde, including serving as Head of European Real Estate. He is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee. Based in London, he joined the firm in 2008 and was named Partner in 2024.

Prior to joining Värde, Tony was an Associate at Lazard, focusing on middle-market M&A advisory work. Prior to Lazard, he practiced securities and M&A law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in their Chicago office, and corporate law at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York.

Tony graduated from St. John’s University in Minnesota with a B.A. in Political Science and received a J.D. from Harvard Law School.