Strategic oversight and operational leadership guide the firm’s execution across private market transactions.
The leadership structure is designed to maintain control, ensure alignment, and deliver consistent, disciplined outcomes across all engagements.
Black Anvil Holdings operates under a structured leadership model designed to align strategy, capital, and execution across all activities. The firm maintains a clear separation between strategic oversight and operational execution, ensuring that each function is performed with precision, accountability, and consistency.
At the highest level, leadership is responsible for direction, positioning, and long-term growth initiatives. Operational leadership focuses on execution, coordination, and performance across active engagements. This structure allows Black Anvil to maintain control over complex transactions while supporting efficient and disciplined outcomes.
Alexander Vance
President | Head of Operations
Alexander Vance leads the operational execution of Black Anvil Holdings. He is responsible for overseeing transaction coordination, managing deal flow, and ensuring consistent performance across all engagements.
With extensive experience in private market transactions and operational management, Alexander focuses on translating strategic direction into measurable execution. His leadership ensures that all activities are conducted with structure, efficiency, and precision.
Alexander maintains oversight across the full transaction lifecycle, aligning internal processes, partners, and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution from sourcing through completion.
D. Anthony Vickers
Director of Execution
Anthony Vickers oversees transaction execution and operational coordination across the firm’s active opportunities. His role focuses on maintaining visibility, control, and consistency throughout each phase of the transaction process.
Anthony is responsible for ensuring that all engagements are executed according to the firm’s standards, with attention to structure, timelines, and performance outcomes.
Ethan Caldwell
Capital Coordination Lead
Ethan Caldwell manages capital alignment and partner coordination across Black Anvil Holdings. He works closely with capital sources and operators to ensure efficient deployment and structured engagement.
His role focuses on aligning capital with opportunities while maintaining clarity, discipline, and consistency throughout the process.
Nathalia Montecheli
Transaction Manager
Nathalia Montecheli supports the execution and coordination of transactions across multiple sectors. She is responsible for managing timelines, documentation, and communication between stakeholders.
Her role ensures that each transaction progresses efficiently while maintaining operational clarity and organization.
Black Anvil Holdings operates with strategic input and oversight from experienced professionals who contribute to the firm’s positioning, capital strategy, and long-term direction. This layer of oversight ensures that the firm maintains alignment between execution, capital, and strategic objectives.
Founder | Strategic Capital Investor | Senior Advisor
Michael Ligon provides strategic oversight, capital alignment, and directional guidance across Black Anvil Holdings. His role focuses on long-term positioning, deal structure, and ensuring that all activities align with the firm’s execution standards and growth objectives.
With a background in private market transactions, real estate investment, and deal structuring, Michael contributes to the firm’s strategic direction, capital deployment approach, and overall expansion initiatives.
Michael is also the co-founder of The Ligon Group and part of The Ligon Brothers, further reinforcing his experience across private market operations and investment strategy.
Black Anvil Holdings is built on a layered operational structure designed to support clarity, control, and execution efficiency. The firm integrates strategic oversight, operational leadership, and transaction-level coordination to ensure consistent performance across all engagements.
Each layer of the organization is aligned to support execution, reduce friction, and maintain visibility across complex transactions.
Black Anvil Holdings works with partners, operators, and capital sources seeking structured execution, operational clarity, and disciplined transaction management across private markets.