Board Members

Ankur Dharia (WG'09)
Co-President 

Ankur is the Founder and Managing Principal of Prime Group GP, a Charlotte-based private investment firm that invests opportunistically in real estate, targeting dislocations, distressed situations, and capital structure complexity. Previously, he was a Partner at Orange Capital, a multibillion-dollar New York hedge fund, where he led activist investments, take-privates, and opportunistic deals across real estate, gaming, and infrastructure. His earlier roles include The Carlyle Group, Cohen & Steers, and Bank of America Securities. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BS, magna cum laude, from NC State. Ankur grew up in Charlotte and returned after years in New York; he lives here with his wife and son, and is excited to help build the Wharton community he was looking for when he moved back.

Yasmin Tailor (WG’16)
 Co-President 

Yasmin Tailor is a finance executive with nearly two decades of experience helping organizations shape growth strategies, optimize performance, and navigate complex strategic decisions to create sustainable value. She is currently CFO of Consumer Banking at Ally Financial, leading financial strategy and planning for the company's Deposits and Invest businesses as well as consumer operations and enablement functions. Throughout her career, Yasmin has held leadership roles across financial services and consumer-focused industries. Prior to Ally, she led strategic transactions for Johnson & Johnson’s Consumer Health business, advised Consumer & Retail clients through Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking Division, and began her career in Corporate Treasury at Bank of America.

Yasmin is a Wharton MBA (WG'16) who is passionate about developing talent, building strong communities, and connecting people and ideas to unlock opportunities for individuals and organizations. Having lived in both Charlotte and New York City, she was excited to return to Charlotte in 2021 and enjoys being part of the region's growing business community. As a member of the Wharton Club of Charlotte's board, she is committed to fostering connections and engagement across the local alumni network. 

Nick Brink (WG'26) 
Treasurer

Nick is part of the executive team at a healthcare services company, where he runs the day-to-day finance function. He spent his career in investment banking and mergers and acquisitions, most recently in healthcare investment banking at Piper Sandler and before that in M&A advisory at Deloitte in Boston, where he led teams on more than 30 transactions ranging from $100 million to $3 billion. He is a CFA charter holder and a South African Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Stellenbosch.

Originally from South Africa, Nick lives in Charlotte with his wife and their young daughter and son. He is a genuine enthusiast for artificial intelligence and how it can be put to work across every part of a business and of daily life. Outside work he has run the New York Marathon and a Half Ironman and has travelled to more than 25 countries, and he is glad to help connect the Wharton community in the city he now calls home.

Lauren Mulqueen (WG’XX) 
VP, Events and Membership

Lauren Mulqueen is a business strategy leader with 20+ years of experience helping companies grow through transformation, operational excellence, and innovative technologies. Her career has spanned corporate strategy, finance, M&A, and business development, and she currently focuses on helping organizations optimize supply chains and distribution operations through advanced automation, robotics, and AI-driven solutions.

A Wharton MBA and lifelong advocate for continuous learning, Lauren is passionate about connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. She relocated to Charlotte in 2024 in search of a warmer climate and a more balanced lifestyle, quickly embracing the region's vibrant culture, outdoor activities, and entrepreneurial energy. Outside of work, she enjoys golf, boating, travel, discovering Charlotte's newest restaurants, and exploring the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of business and everyday life.

George Rubanenko (WG’10)
VP, Marketing & Digital

George Rubanenko is Marketing science and strategy professional with more than 25 years of experience growing companies’ top and bottom lines through effective and efficient marketing campaigns driven by analytical approaches. He is currently helping the YMCA of Greater Charlotte transform their data and analytics strategy. Prior to that, he led Marketing Sciences for Wells Fargo Wealth Management and Brand practice, drove media measurement for a large media company, and helped clients optimize their marketing budgets at Accenture Interactive. Outside of work, George’s passion is teaching and coaching junior tennis.