--- title: Cartesian Expands Southwest Footprint with the Appointment of Greg Knapp as Director of Business Development and the Opening of a New Dallas Office description: Cartesian FinOp Partners expands to Dallas, TX, and hires Greg Knapp to scale outsourced accounting and CFO advisory services for alternative fund managers image: https://o-cfo.com/hubfs/Cartesian%20FinOps%20Articles%20Images%20(3).png --- # Cartesian Expands Southwest Footprint with the Appointment of Greg Knapp as Director of Business Development and the Opening of a New Dallas Office [![Picture of Cartesian FinOp Partners](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e) Cartesian FinOp Partners ](https://o-cfo.com/blog/author/cartesian-finop-partners) [Share this blog post on Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://o-cfo.com/blog/cartesian-expands-southwest-footprint-with-the-appointment-of-greg-knapp-as-director-of-business-development-and-the-opening-of-a-new-dallas-office) [Share this blog post on Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://o-cfo.com/blog/cartesian-expands-southwest-footprint-with-the-appointment-of-greg-knapp-as-director-of-business-development-and-the-opening-of-a-new-dallas-office) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://o-cfo.com/blog/cartesian-expands-southwest-footprint-with-the-appointment-of-greg-knapp-as-director-of-business-development-and-the-opening-of-a-new-dallas-office) Strategic expansion deepens service capacity for the firm's growing base of alternative investment fund managers and high-growth clients across Texas and the West Coast. DALLAS, TX — June 2, 2026 — Cartesian FinOp Partners (“Cartesian”), a leading provider of outsourced accounting, finance, and investment operations for high-growth companies and alternative investment managers — including hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, and digital asset funds — today announced the appointment of Greg Knapp as Director, Business Development and the opening of its Dallas, Texas office.   **A Senior Leader to Drive Growth** Greg Knapp joins Cartesian with more than 25 years of experience building and scaling business development functions across the alternative investment industry, with deep expertise in fund administration. He has held senior roles at leading fund administrators including Opus Fund Services, Maples Fund Services, and Theorem Fund Services—now part of Securitize Fund Services—where he supported emerging and institutional managers in building robust operational infrastructure, delivering investor‑grade reporting, and implementing scalable financial management frameworks. "Greg’s experience and industry relationships make him a strong addition to our team. His background across fund administration and operational advisory aligns directly with the needs of today’s managers, and we’re excited to have him driving our commercial strategy in the region,” said Frank Napolitani, Founder and Managing Partner at Cartesian FinOp Partners. “Fund managers are operating in an environment that demands stronger financial oversight, operational discipline, and investor‑ready reporting. Cartesian is well positioned to meet those needs. I’m excited to join the firm and help expand its presence in Dallas and across the US,” said Knapp.   **Cartesian’s Expansion Continues** The Dallas office advances Cartesian's national expansion and reflects growing demand from high-growth companies, alternative fund managers, and institutional clients across Texas and the broader Southwest. The office will serve as a regional hub for client service, relationship management, and business development. "Dallas has become a major hub for alternative investment activity. Establishing a physical presence in the region strengthens our ability to support clients with the high‑touch, institutional‑grade financial and operational services Cartesian is known for and Greg will play a key role in expanding our reach in the region," said Napolitani. The Dallas office will offer the full range of Cartesian's services, including: - Controller and CFO advisory services for high-growth portfolio companies - Outsourced fund accounting and financial reporting for venture capital and private equity funds - Middle-back-office investment operations, reconciliation and trade support for hedge funds and traditional asset managers - Specialized accounting for blockchain and digital asset funds   **About Cartesian FinOp Partners** Cartesian FinOp Partners delivers institutional-quality accounting, financial reporting, and middle- and back-office operations to private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and high-growth operating companies. The firm is one of the few in its space with deep expertise across both traditional finance and digital assets. Cartesian is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in London and Dallas. 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