Preston Gelman is a strategic finance executive with a proven track record of helping public companies unlock long-term value through data-driven insights and market intelligence. As Vice President and Head of the Perception Study Practice at Corbin Advisors, Preston partners with executive teams to align corporate strategy with investor expectations—guiding companies through pivotal moments such as executive transitions, strategic pivots, and M&A activity.
With more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of capital markets and corporate consulting, Preston has held influential leadership roles across industry-leading organizations. He served as Executive Director of Research, Advisory & Specialty Solutions at S&P Global, overseeing global operations for the Perception Analytics Group. Earlier in his career, he was Director of Market Intelligence at Ipreo, where his strategic consulting impacted over 100 publicly traded companies and contributed to Ipreo’s acquisition by IHS Markit.
A thought leader in investor communications, Preston has authored research on equity positioning, shareholder engagement, and valuation strategies. His approach combines analytical rigor with a deep understanding of investor sentiment, helping clients navigate evolving market dynamics with confidence.
Preston earned a dual Bachelor of Science in Finance and Consumer Behavior & Marketing from Tulane University, where he was part of the Honors Program and a recipient of the President’s Academic Merit Scholarship. He also studied at Binghamton University during Tulane’s post-Katrina recovery.
Outside of the office, Preston is a founding board member of The Alex Livingston Scholarship Fund, which has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to at-risk youth. He lives in the Northeast with his wife, two daughters, and their beloved English bulldog, Manning. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he enjoys golf, basketball, and cheering for the Knicks, Mets, and Giants.
