Royce Ramey and Versant Capital Management Recognized as Innovator-of-the-Year in Banking & Finance by D CEO

DALLAS, TX – February 4, 2025 – D CEO and Dallas Innovates have named Royce Ramey, Co-CEO of Versant Capital Management, an Innovation Award winner in the Banking & Finance sector. The annual Innovation Awards honors CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, entrepreneurs, and organizations shaping Dallas-Fort Worth into a hub for cutting-edge business and technological advancement.

The sixth annual Innovation Awards, held in January, recognized individuals and companies driving transformative change across industries. Ramey was recognized for his leadership in steering Versant Capital Management through a period of rapid growth and strategic transformation.

“Coming to Versant Capital Management to create something truly impactful for the clients we serve was the biggest risk I’ve taken—but unquestionably the most fulfilling step of my career,” Ramey said.

Versant Capital Management surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM), experiencing 60 to 70% growth in the 18 months since Ramey acquired the firm, which was originally founded in 2004.

Full list of finalists and award winners.